Michel Vaillant celebrates his 70th anniversary

On 3 February 2027, Jean Graton’s iconic racing driver will take centre stage at Rétromobile, alongside the series’ authors, an exclusive preview of the new album Quitte ou double, and the Vaillante Rebellion that competed in the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Created in 1957 by Jean Graton, Michel Vaillant celebrates his 70th anniversary in 2027. To kick off the anniversary celebrations, Rétromobile (51st edition, from 3 to 7 February 2027, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles) will host a special programme dedicated to the world of the legendary racing driver and the Vaillante racing team, starting on 3 February.

Highlights at the show include:

• An exclusive preview of Quitte ou double, the new album marking the Vaillante racing team’s return to Formula 1, ahead of its official release in bookshops on 12 February 2027.
• Meet-and-greet sessions and book signings with the series’ authors. A display of the Vaillante Rebellion, which competed in the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans, offering visitors a unique opportunity to see a car brought to life from the pages of the comic book.
• And many more surprises to come.