Jacques Tardi Series

Jacques Tardi is a French comics artist celebrated for his distinctive style and immersive narratives. He is particularly renowned for his atmospheric recreations of early 20th-century Paris, where his moody heroine Adèle Blanc-Sec navigates supernatural events and state conspiracies. Tardi also delves deeply into themes of war, especially the collective European trauma of World War I and the perils of patriotism, drawing profound influence from personal family history. His versatility extends to adapting acclaimed novels and crafting original satirical works.