Last Man

First Second · 2015–2016 · 6 issues

About the series

Balak, Bastien Vivès, and Michaël Sanlaville brought this French graphic novel series to English readers through First Second in 2015–2016. A vibrant, action-heavy fantasy set in a world where magic has vanished, it follows a young fighter entering a brutal tournament to save his kingdom. Vivès’s clean, expressive linework and the creators’ dynamic storytelling give it a cinematic energy that stands out in the European comics tradition. Over six issues, Last Man earned a devoted following for its blend of martial arts, mystery, and heartfelt coming-of-age drama.