Coq de combat
Delcourt · 2003–2016 · 34 issues
About the series
In this long-running French series from Delcourt, Coq de combat follows the gritty, realistic journey of a young man navigating the brutal world of underground mixed martial arts across the 2000s and 2010s. Known for its visceral fight choreography and unflinching character drama, the series is most associated with writer and artist Régis Hautière, whose detailed, kinetic artwork captures both the physical toll and emotional stakes of the sport. Over 34 issues, it earned a reputation as a benchmark for sports comics in Europe, blending raw athleticism with a coming-of-age story that resonated far beyond the ring.
