Warlock 5

In the late 1980s, Aircel Publishing launched Warlock 5, a 15-issue series blending fantasy and science fiction through the adventures of a quintet of magical troubleshooters. Written primarily by Gordon Derry and Charles de Lint, the series is most visually defined by the lush, painted artwork of Denis Beauvais and the detailed linework of Barry Blair. It stands as a distinctive artifact of the independent comics boom, showcasing a novel team concept and a painterly aesthetic that set it apart from mainstream superhero fare.