Les 5 Sous de Lavarède

René Pellos brings his lively, classic ligne claire style to this 1982 Angoulême C.R.D. one-shot, adapting the beloved French adventure serial Les 5 Sous de Lavarède. The story follows the globe-trotting exploits of a penniless but resourceful hero, a staple of early 20th-century popular fiction. Pellos, a titan of Franco-Belgian comics best known for his long run on Futuropolis, lends his signature energy and clarity to this single-issue revival. It stands as a crisp, affectionate tribute to a swashbuckling character and the enduring appeal of serialized adventure.