Bob Morane

In 2012, Editoriale Aurea revived the classic French adventure hero Bob Morane for a five-issue miniseries, bringing the globe-trotting soldier-of-fortune to a new generation of readers. The series was most notably written by the prolific Italian comics creator Gianfranco Manfredi, who delivered a modern spin on the character's trademark mix of espionage, science fiction, and exotic locales. While brief, this 2012–2013 run stands as a stylish, action-packed tribute to one of European comics' most enduring pulp icons.