France’s stamp block pays tribute to Michel Vaillant, the iconic racing driver and comic book legend whose legacy spans over six decades of motorsport and narrative brilliance. Conceived by Jean Graton, Vaillant personifies velocity, honor, and a rebellious edge.
🏁 The collection comprises four international stamps, each capturing the pulse of the racetrack—sleek machines, electrifying grid moments, and the signature blue car adorned with a tricolor crest.
🌍 Vaillant’s journey races through celebrated circuits like Le Mans, Indianapolis, and Monaco, where his valor and fair play shine. Alongside him are memorable allies: his brother Jean-Pierre, loyal mechanic Joseph, and the spirited American driver Steve Warson.
📚 With over 80 million albums sold, the series masterfully blends technical precision with gripping drama, weaving a tapestry where realism meets fiction.
🎨 This philatelic homage honors not just a cherished comic hero, but the soul of motorsport itself—its legends, its adrenaline, and its emotional crescendos.
