La Java des Gaspards #1

This first volume of La Java des Gaspards, titled L'Égorgeoir, launches a French comic series set in a gritty, fantastical version of 19th-century Paris. The story follows a group of underworld outcasts as they navigate a city plagued by a mysterious serial killer known as the 'Throat-Cutter,' blending dark humor, adventure, and social commentary. Created by writer Thierry Gloris and artist Jean-Michel Arroyo, this edition collects the opening chapters of the arc, establishing the tone and characters for the series.