Helgonet

From 1966 to 1985, Swedish publisher Semic brought readers 227 issues of Helgonet, a long-running comic series starring the debonair adventurer known as "The Saint," with the recurring menace of the villainous Mr. Smog. Anchored by the steady work of writers Donne Avenell, Norman Worker, and the character's creator Leslie Charteris, alongside artists Martín Salvador and Federico Maidagan, the series delivered a distinctive blend of international crime-fighting and suave intrigue. It stands as a key chapter in European comics publishing, representing a sustained, locally produced take on a classic pulp hero.