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Rahan page by André Chéret

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Artwork Details
Location: European Art - Franco/Belgian
Title: Rahan page by André Chéret*
Artist:  André  Chéret (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 139
Likes on CAF: 10
Comments: 7
Added to Site: 12/9/2025

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Description
Originally published in the French comic Pif Gadget #229 in July 1973, this is a page from the long running series by André Chéret. The first story was in 1969. I saw an exhibition of his work on one of my trips to Paris and at that time, it was new for me. My friend Eric, who is from France, remembered the comic fondly from his youth as do many collectors in the Franco-Belgian sphere. It is a classic for them featuring a prehistoric hero who wears a bear claw necklace that signifies his 5 traits of courage, loyalty, generosity, resilience and wisdom. He later gets a sixth claw for curiosity. The character is one who uses his brains and helps others solve problems and resolve conflicts. I've only read a little bit of it but the art left an impression. It is big, bigger than Paul Pope art so impressive for that aspect. I liked how dynamic it was with Rahan literally jumping from one panel to the next and out of the box. It was time to add one to my collection and here it is. I particularly like the last panel and how the typography is used in the swipe of the flaming branch with his name as a battle cry.

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Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
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Posted On 12/9/2025

Wow, this looks awful. I'm sorry, Jeff, but after you blasted all of us in the face with that  Protectors #17 Cover, there's nothing anyone can post from here on out that would get anyone excited. In fact, everyone on CAF should delete every piece and the entire website should from this day forth only feature the unparalleled magnificence of the Protectors #17 Cover. You've ruined the hobby for everyone. That is all.

John Voytek Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 12/9/2025

This is simply amazing Jeff. Panel three is particular stunning...love the way the flame borders the panel.

Lee Harmon Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 12/9/2025

Really enjoy this Jeff. Although was totally unfamiliar with this artist. No surprise though! You are constantly introducing me to great artists and titles. Congratulations on this addition and thanks for sharing here with us.
Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 12/10/2025

Love all those bats and the leathery texture wings in the top panels!  The jungle adventure hero gets three dynamic panels of action!

F M Member Since 2005
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Posted On 12/10/2025

Surprised to see a Rahan page in your gallery (or shouldn't I be?) as Rahan is very pulpish mainstream material ;)

(I loved it as well as a kid and Soleil has released most of the series in glorious b&w hcs for this adult to proof it again with more eduacted eyes ;)

Very nice early Chéret but then again, he was always very good an artist.

M L Member Since 2015
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Posted On 12/10/2025

I really enjoy seeing pieces like this and your write up is very informative. Really dynamic and well done - congrats!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
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Posted On 12/10/2025

The artwork is gorgeous (despite the lack of Malibu Comics association that Ruben was desperate for after your last post!). And holy cow bigger than Paul Pope art!!?? That must be super impressive in person. 

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