Lone Sloane

Philippe Druillet’s epic space opera Lone Sloane debuted in 1966 through Éric Losfeld, introducing a solitary, mythic wanderer navigating a psychedelic, baroque cosmos. Though the series consists of a single issue, Druillet’s visionary art—a fusion of ornate detail, cosmic scale, and psychedelic color—established a landmark in French science fiction comics, influencing generations of European creators with its radical, painterly storytelling. The series remains a cult touchstone for its fusion of pulp adventure with avant-garde visual design.