Il était une fois en France #1

This first volume of the historical crime saga 'Il était une fois en France' introduces the rise of Joseph Joanovici, a Romanian Jewish immigrant who becomes a powerful scrap metal magnate in occupied France during World War II. The story, written by Fabien Nury and illustrated by Sylvain Vallée, explores his complex and morally ambiguous dealings with both the Nazi regime and the French Resistance. This collected edition launches the critically acclaimed series that blends real historical figures with noir fiction.