Le Scorpion

Set in 18th-century Rome, Le Scorpion is a long-running French-Belgian historical adventure series from Dargaud, launched in 2000. Created primarily by writer Stephen Desberg and artist Enrico Marini, the story follows the enigmatic, masked swordsman known as the Scorpion as he navigates a web of Vatican intrigue, family secrets, and deadly rivalries. Marini’s lush, cinematic artwork and Desberg’s intricate plotting have made it a standout in the European bande dessinée tradition, earning a devoted readership across its 14-issue run.