Comment je ne suis pas devenu un salaud #[nn]

Published by Futuropolis in 2023, this graphic novel from Matthieu Blanchin carries a title that translates to How I Did Not Become a Bastard — an immediate hook rendered in bold, punchy lettering that dominates the cover. The artwork, in Blanchin's restrained black-and-white style, presents a weathered man standing in an open landscape, gripping a long staff, with a vintage gramophone, scattered tools, and a few chickens keeping him company — a quietly striking image that balances solitude with dry humor. It's a compelling, character-driven package that should appeal to fans of thoughtful European autobiographical comics.