The Art Strips are artworks rooted in the comic strips of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, featuring two heroes: Buck Danny, the US Navy pilot created by Victor Hubinon in 1947, and Michel Vaillant, the French race car driver created by Jean Graton in 1957. Thus, the comic strip becomes an Art Strip
Each Art Strip piece immerses us in a specific world, starting right at the source: an original comic book page or cover, hand-drawn using pencil, ink, and brush.
From these original drawings, a meticulous colorreworking process begins, resulting in two distinct and instantly recognizable visual styles. The Michel Vaillant Art Strips feature a vibrant, colorful, and modern Pop Art palette, while the Buck Danny pieces embrace a vintage, pastel aesthetic—soft, refined, and nostalgic.
Each Art Strip therefore has its own fascinating story, recounted on every page of this catalogue alongside the reference album.
Art Strip 03 ‘Wings over the sea’ and its original artwork from the comic book Buck Danny ‘Le tigre de Malaisie
NOSTALGIC AESTHETIC
OR VIBRANT POP ART…
Each artwork features a high-quality finish using Hahnemühle Hemp Fine Art papercomposed of 60% hemp- and is presented in a black or white wooden floating frame (your choice).
For centuries, hemp was an essential material in papermaking. Thanks to the exceptional strength of its fibers, it was frequently used for historical documents requiring longterm preservation, such as the Gutenberg Bible and the American Declaration of Independence.
Colors and details are rendered to perfection. The depth of the black linework is captivating, and the contrasts are reproduced spectacularly. This is not merely a reproduction; each piece offers an artistic reinterpretation that remains deeply faithful to the spirit of the original artist.
Each Michel Vaillant and Buck Danny «Art Strip» is a unique piece that immerses us in the contemporary art of iconic motorsport and aviation comic books.
MICHEL VAILLANT AND
BUCK DANNY ENTER THE WORLD
OF CONTEMPORARY ART