Long John Silver
Written by Xavier Dorison. Art by Mathieu Lauffray.
Stevenson’s pirate returns for a voyage driven by greed and uncertain allegiance.
Overview
Dorison and Lauffray imagine a later adventure for Long John Silver, launched in 2007. Lady Vivian Hastings recruits his dangerous crew for an expedition, knowing that every participant has a private motive.
Why It Matters
The work uses a familiar literary figure without relying on nostalgia. Its appeal comes from uncertain trust aboard a ship whose destination promises both wealth and ruin.
Genre & Themes
Pirate adventure and expedition mystery meet. The sea turns competing desires into a shared, inescapable journey.
Art & Visual Identity
Lauffray’s sweeping seascapes, dense ships and energetic figures give the story scale. His compositions make weather and distance active sources of danger.
Read This If You Like
- Pirate expeditions
- Treasure quests
- Literary continuations