Lester Cockney

Set in the early 19th century, this Le Lombard historical adventure series follows a London-born soldier of fortune across the Napoleonic-era world. Created and drawn throughout its entire 1982–2005 run by the singular artist Franz, the nine-issue series is a meticulously researched, visually rich epic that stands as a landmark of European bande dessinée for its sweeping, character-driven storytelling.