Mickey - Le Cycle des Magiciens #1

Published by Glénat in 2011, this French-language album launches Le Cycle des Magiciens — a fantasy reimagining of Mickey Mouse that immediately signals something grander in scope than the usual Disney fare. The cover, by Ambrosio, Pastrovicchio, and Gervasio, presents Mickey robed in sweeping red and gold sorcerer's attire, a glowing orb crackling in his hand, while a heavily armored Goofy stands beside him clutching a ornate sword — both posed against a dramatic, torch-lit stone fortress backdrop. It's a genuinely striking image that makes a compelling case for Mickey as an epic fantasy hero.