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About Jean Graton

Birth

1923

Death

2021

First book

1949

Years writing

55

Jean Graton was a French comic book author and cartoonist. Graton created the character Michel Vaillant and the eponymous series in 1957.

Jean Graton was a prominent French comic book artist, world-renowned for creating the iconic Michel Vaillant series.

His prolific career includes the creation of over 50 works within the Franco-Belgian comics genre.

Beyond his famous racing drivers, Graton explored other universes such as that of the motorcyclist Julie Wood.

His fascination with American culture led him to dedicate a biographical work to the legendary actor James Dean.

Born in Nantes in 1923, he left an indelible mark on the ninth art until his passing in 2021.