JACQUES MARTIN - Alix - The Golden Sphinx - Lot 295

JACQUES MARTIN - Alix - The Golden Sphinx JACQUES MARTIN Alix - The Golden Sphinx. Casterman, 1971. In-4 hardback, boards illustrated in color. Second album in the mythical historical saga of Alix, originally published in 1956. In this seminal opus, Alix travels through Egypt on a secret mission for Julius Caesar. On this journey, he meets his faithful and inseparable companion Enak. Together, they must avoid the traps of a dangerous occult brotherhood and survive the pitfalls set by the fearsome Arbacès. Here, Jacques Martin signs one of the pillars of Franco-Belgian comics, marking the true starting point of Alix's great journeys. The first plate features a magnificent scene of an Egyptian port at dusk, bathed in the warm light characteristic of Martin's sense of color. Justification page and special features: CASTERMAN 1971 - Translation and reproduction rights reserved for all countries. Printer's code: I B (indicating a 1971 print run). Second cover: "column" catalog listing 8 titles, ending with Le Dieu sauvage (published in 1970). Note a discreet old handwritten inscription in ink ("Christophe Collection") in the top left-hand corner of the second-floor inset, and a small pencil checkmark in front of most titles. Copy in used condition. Solid period boards. First board remains clean despite marked rubbing and wear to edges and corners. The upper left corner shows a small lack of lamination. Second board is clean, original red spine present with rubbed headpieces and edges. The interior is generally clean, complete and sound, with a few light marks of handling. A very authentic copy from the early 70s. An indispensable historical album, marking the birth of the Alix and Enak duo.