Les 12 râteaux d'Hercule

Hercule is tasked with a modern-day twist on his legendary labors in this French comic series from Marabout, launched in 2018. Rather than monsters, he must navigate the treacherous waters of dating and romance, facing twelve "rakes" (or romantic failures) as comedic, relatable challenges. Written and illustrated by a creative team known for humor and contemporary satire, the series reimagines classical myth for a lighthearted, grown-up audience. Its single issue sets a clever, self-contained premise that matters for its playful deconstruction of both ancient heroism and modern relationship woes.