Le totem du vieux cerf

Le Totem du Vieux Cerf, launched by Bayard Presse in 1938, is a single-issue Franco-Belgian comic that stands as a quiet landmark in the early history of European bande dessinée. Its premise revolves around a Native American-inspired totem and the adventures it inspires, reflecting the era’s fascination with indigenous cultures. While only one issue was published, the series is notable for its pioneering role in Bayard’s early foray into comic storytelling, offering a glimpse into the narrative and artistic sensibilities of pre-war French comics.