Arsène Lupin - Les origines

In this prequel series from French publisher Rue de Sèvres, writer Benoît Abtey and artist Christophe Gaultier team up to explore the untold beginnings of Maurice Leblanc's legendary gentleman thief. Spanning three issues from 2014 to 2016, the story delves into Arsène Lupin's formative years, filling in the gaps of his early life before he became the master of disguises and elaborate heists. Gaultier's expressive, period-tinged artwork brings a fresh visual energy to the classic character, while Abtey's script honors Leblanc's original spirit. It's a concise but essential look at the making of a literary icon, offering fans a deeper understanding of the man behind the mask.