Michel Vaillant & Julie Wood Illustration Collection – Motorsport in Art

Discover a unique collection of officially licensed Michel Vaillant and Julie Wood illustrations, celebrating the golden age of motorsport and motorcycle racing comics. Created by legendary French artist Jean Graton, these iconic illustrations blend technical precision, real-world racing history, and powerful storytelling to create some of the most respected motorsport artwork ever published.

First launched in 1957, Michel Vaillant chronicles the career of a fearless French racing driver competing at the highest levels of motorsport, including Formula One, endurance racing, speed records, and rally raids. Renowned for its realism, the series features real circuits, real races, and real drivers, with Jean Graton personally attending events to capture every technical detail with unrivalled accuracy.

Introduced in 1976, Julie Wood brought motorcycle racing into the spotlight through the story of a determined young American rider whose versatility saw her excel in speed racing, endurance, motocross, and rally-raid. One of the most influential female characters in motorsport comics, Julie Wood later became an integral part of the Michel Vaillant universe, linking both series into a shared world of racing heritage.

Across both series, Graton’s artwork is celebrated for its authentic machinery, precise engineering detail, and dynamic racing scenes, making these illustrations highly sought-after by collectors, motorsport fans, and lovers of classic comic art.

This officially licensed collection ©Dupuis, 2025 showcases timeless illustrations that capture the passion, danger, and innovation of motorsport — from roaring Grand Prix cars to high-revving racing motorcycles.