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Exceptional original cover created by Willy Lambil for Bull Run, the twenty-seventh volume of the famous series The Bluecoats, on a script by Raoul Cauvin. Dedicated to the American Civil War and the famous Battle of Bull Run, this album is a landmark episode in the series. Published in 1987, it bears witness to Willy Lambil's full artistic maturity, then at the height of his graphic and narrative mastery. A true classic of Franco-Belgian comics, The Bluecoats is among the major series in the Dupuis catalog. This original cover is a particularly important work, bringing together Lambil's quality of execution and the emblematic universe of this historical series. Artwork sold framed. Drawing dimensions: 32 × 23 cm. Framed dimensions: 55 × 45 cm. About the artist: Willy Lambil, born in 1936, is a Belgian comic artist. He took over drawing The Bluecoats in 1972, a series created by Raoul Cauvin and Louis Salvérius, which he developed for nearly fifty years. His expressive line, sense of movement, and remarkable work of historical and military documentation have greatly contributed to the success and longevity of this essential series. Please contact us to obtain a quote for delivery. Inv: G26487