99 exercices de style

In 2006, French publisher L'Association released a singular, playful experiment: 99 exercices de style, a one-issue comic by Matt Madden that reimagines the same simple narrative in 99 different visual and formal styles. Drawing inspiration from Raymond Queneau's literary constraint-based work, Madden applies the Oulipian spirit to sequential art, exploring everything from manga to cave paintings, wordless strips to abstract grids. It's a witty, essential masterclass in the infinite possibilities of comics form, beloved by creators and critics for its rigorous creativity.