Simba Lee

In this two-issue series from Fordis (2019–2020), writer Jean-Michel Charlier and artist Herbert reimagine the classic jungle-adventure archetype through the lens of a young protagonist named Simba Lee. The series distills Charlier’s signature blend of exotic peril and moral clarity into a compact, self-contained tale, while Herbert’s expressive linework brings the African wilderness and its dangers to vivid life. Though brief, Simba Lee stands as a curious late-career collaboration between two European comics veterans, offering a tight, old-fashioned adventure story for readers who appreciate the disciplined craft of the Franco-Belgian tradition.