Putin's Fortune: The True Story of Power, Wealth, and Corruption Behind Putin's Rise

Nov. 10, 2025 - PRLog -- ST. JOHN'S, NL, CANADA — Black Panel Press is proud to announce the upcoming release of Putin's Fortune, a nonfiction graphic novel by historian Yvonnick Denoël and illustrator Gildas Java. Out March 10, 2026, this darkly comedic and investigative work delves into one of the most staggering fortunes in modern history—that of Vladimir Putin.

Putin's Fortune traces the shadowy network of money, power, and corruption that shaped post-Soviet Russia, from the fall of the USSR to the rise of Putin's presidency. Based on real investigations, interviews, and archival research, the book follows the journey from the streets of St. Petersburg to the halls of the Kremlin, exposing the inner workings of Russia's new oligarchy and the methods by which Putin and his allies amassed unimaginable wealth.

With billions at stake and loyalties shifting like sand, Putin's Fortune reveals how a seemingly unremarkable former KGB officer became one of the richest and most powerful men alive—and at what cost. Through dynamic illustrations and biting wit, the authors deliver a gripping visual investigation into the machinery of modern autocracy.

Yvonnick Denoël is a French historian, publisher, and intelligence specialist who has written extensively on global espionage networks, including the CIA, Mossad, and the Vatican. His acclaimed works include Le Livre noir de la CIA, Les guerres secrètes du Mossad, and Les espions du Vatican.

Gildas Java, born in Fougères, Brittany, is a French illustrator known for his expressive, energetic style. Trained in applied and fine arts, Java has contributed to numerous comics, magazines, and public art projects across Brittany. Putin's Fortune marks a major international collaboration between the two artists, blending investigative journalism with the visual power of graphic storytelling.

Putin's Fortune will be available online and in stores through all major retailers via Independent Publishers Group (IPG) starting March 10, 2026.
ISBN: 978-1-990521-XX-X

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