Iznogoud

Jean Tabary’s long-running satirical series, published by J’ai lu from 1987 onward, follows the scheming Grand Vizier Iznogoud, whose single-minded obsession is to become caliph in place of the caliph. Written and drawn by Tabary, these comics blend absurdist humor with Arabian Nights-inspired settings, lampooning ambition and bureaucracy through Iznogoud’s repeatedly foiled plots. The series stands as a beloved classic of Franco-Belgian comedy, defined by Tabary’s distinctive, expressive artwork and sharp, witty storytelling.