Arthur Même

Arthur Même is the protagonist of Ici Même, a landmark Franco-Belgian graphic novel serialized in (À Suivre) from 1978, in which he embarks on a Kafkaesque quest to reclaim land his family legally owns but cannot access, navigating an absurd, labyrinthine society.

Born in the very first issue of Casterman's landmark (À Suivre) in 1978, Arthur Même arrived at the dawn of the Bronze Age alongside some of the most celebrated figures in European comics — sharing pages with the likes of Corto Maltese, Giuseppe Bergman, and Adèle Blanc-Sec, which tells you everything about the distinguished company this character keeps. Created by the legendary duo of Jean-Claude Forest and Jacques Tardi, Arthur Même is rooted in Ici Même, a title that stands as a cornerstone of the Franco-Belgian graphic novel tradition. The fact that this character's story has echoed across roughly four decades of publishing speaks to a quiet, lasting resonance that rewards curious collectors willing to dig into one of the most creatively fertile eras in bande dessinée history.