Bastard!!
Glénat · 1996–2013 · 27 issues
About the series
A dark fantasy epic spanning nearly two decades, Bastard!! follows the exploits of the powerful, morally ambiguous wizard Dark Schneider as he is reluctantly resurrected to battle the forces of an encroaching evil. Published by Glénat from 1996 to 2013, this 27-issue series is most associated with creator Kazushi Hagiwara, whose detailed, metal-infused artwork and chaotic, over-the-top storytelling defined the series' cult appeal. It matters as a landmark of 1990s manga-inspired European comics, blending heavy metal aesthetics, magic, and irreverent humor into a sprawling, unapologetically bombastic adventure.