Chroniques Barbares

In the mid-1990s, French publisher Soleil launched Chroniques Barbares, a six-issue fantasy series written and illustrated entirely by Jean-Yves Mitton. Set in a dark, mythical past, the saga follows a band of warriors navigating a brutal world of sword and sorcery. Mitton’s singular vision—crafting both the story and the visceral, detailed artwork—gives the series a cohesive, personal feel. It stands as a distinctive, self-contained entry in the European fantasy comic tradition, showcasing a creator’s complete control over his epic.