Mandrake

Mandrake, a four-issue series from Futuropolis (1981–1985), reimagines the classic magician character through a distinctly European, avant-garde lens. The series is most associated with creator Jean-Claude Mézières, whose stylish, atmospheric artwork gives the narrative a moody, sophisticated edge. This brief but impactful run matters as a cult artifact of 1980s Franco-Belgian comics, offering a mature, visually inventive take on a pulp icon.