Die 7 Leben des Falken

In this German-language series from Carlsen Comics, spanning 1984 to 1992 over seven issues, writer Antoinette Gittinger and Patrick Cothias team with artist André Juillard to chronicle the dramatic, swashbuckling adventures of a mysterious figure known as the Falcon. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, the story weaves intrigue, romance, and political machinations as the Falcon navigates a world of masked identities and shifting loyalties. Juillard's meticulous, historically rich artwork brings the era to vivid life, making this a standout European graphic novel series that blends adventure with a deep sense of place and period.