Ardeur

A darkly sensual fantasy series from French publisher Albin Michel, Ardeur ran for six issues from 1981 to 1987, created by the duo of writer Daniel Varenne and artist Alex Varenne. The series is known for its lush, painterly artwork and its exploration of eroticism and power within a mythic, often brutal landscape. It stands as a notable example of the adult-oriented, auteur-driven comics that emerged from France in the 1980s, pushing boundaries of visual storytelling and mature themes.