The Adventures of Max Friedman

Over two issues in the mid-1980s, Catalan Communications published The Adventures of Max Friedman, a short-lived but stylish comic series by Italian artist Vittorio Giardino, who co-wrote with Jeff Lisle. The series follows its eponymous, globe-trotting protagonist through sleek, European-influenced espionage and adventure stories. While brief, it stands as an early English-language showcase for Giardino’s elegant, detailed linework and mature storytelling, marking a notable transatlantic collaboration.