La Métamorphose de Lucius

In this graphic-novel adaptation from Les Humanoïdes Associés, Milo Manara brings his signature visual storytelling to Apuleius’s ancient tale The Golden Ass. Working with writer Valérie Milano, Manara translates the story of Lucius—a man transformed into a donkey through a botched spell—into a lush, sensual comic. Since its 1999 debut, the series has stood as a single-issue testament to Manara’s enduring fascination with classical myth and eroticism. It remains a distinctive, artist-driven entry in the publisher’s library, showcasing a master illustrator’s interpretation of a foundational Western narrative.