Der Skorpion

Stéphen Desberg and Enrico Marini’s Der Skorpion is a sweeping historical adventure series from Carlsen Comics, launched in 2001 and ongoing for 14 issues. It follows the exploits of a roguish treasure hunter and master of disguise in 18th-century Europe, blending swashbuckling action, political intrigue, and family secrets. Marini’s lush, cinematic artwork and Desberg’s intricate plotting have made it a standout in the Franco-Belgian comic tradition, with later contributions from Tanja Krämling and Harald Sachse. The series matters for its sustained, globe-trotting narrative and its influence on the modern European adventure comic.