Altaïr
Glénat · 2014–present · 27 issues
About the series
From 2014 to the present, Glénat's Altaïr series follows the adventures of a young Venetian merchant's daughter who defies her era's conventions to become a ship's captain. Spanning 27 issues, this historical adventure comic is built around meticulously researched 16th-century maritime exploration, with writer Jean-Charles Gaudin and artist Fred Vignaux steering its globe-trotting narrative. The series stands out for its strong, resourceful heroine and its commitment to period authenticity, making it a notable entry in contemporary European historical fiction.
