Arsène Schrauwen

In 2014, Fantagraphics published Olivier Schrauwen’s Arsène Schrauwen, a standalone graphic novel that blends autobiography with surreal adventure. The book follows the author’s grandfather, Arsène, as he travels to a mysterious South American jungle colony, rendered in Schrauwen’s distinctive, meticulous linework and deadpan humor. This critically acclaimed work showcases Schrauwen as a singular voice in contemporary comics, weaving a dreamlike narrative that explores memory, family, and the absurdity of colonial ambition.