Malefosse der Söldner

Malefosse der Söldner, launched in 1993 by Egmont Ehapa, is a German translation of the long-running French medieval series Malefosse, written by Daniel Bardet and illustrated by François Dermaut. Set during the brutal Hundred Years' War, this historical comic follows the grim fortunes of a mercenary company navigating the chaos of 14th-century France. This first issue marks the beginning of a saga that would unfold over decades, distinguished by its detailed, atmospheric artwork and grounded, character-driven storytelling. It matters as a key entry in the European historical comic tradition, offering a stark, unromanticized view of medieval warfare.