Thorgal: Child of the Stars

A singular, oversized prestige-format album from 1985, Thorgal: Child of the Stars is the debut of a series that would become a cornerstone of European fantasy comics. Published by Ink Publishing, this opening chapter introduces the mysterious origins of its titular hero, a foundling adrift in a Viking world. Written by Jean Van Hamme with luminous painted art by Grzegorz Rosiński, the book immediately established the series' signature blend of Norse myth and science fiction. Its emotional depth and epic scope set the stage for one of comics' great ongoing sagas.