Agharta

In the early 2000s, Dargaud published Agharta, a nine-issue series that reimagines the hidden continent from occult lore as a sprawling, subterranean fantasy realm. The story follows a group of surface-world explorers who stumble into this mysterious world, where ancient civilizations and forgotten powers clash beneath the Earth’s crust. Best known for the work of writer and artist Jean-David Morvan and his collaborators, the series stands out for its lush, atmospheric art and its ambitious, slow-burn worldbuilding. Agharta remains a cult favorite for fans of thoughtful, visually rich adventure comics.