Blackjack

A gritty, four-issue crime saga from Casterman, Blackjack (1999–2004) follows a lone man's descent into the underworld of high-stakes gambling, where every hand is a gamble with life itself. Written and drawn by Steve Cuzor in a stark, atmospheric style, the series captures the tension of smoky back rooms and the moral compromises of its desperate protagonist. Its concise, self-contained narrative makes it a potent example of European hardboiled comics at the turn of the millennium, showcasing Cuzor's singular vision as both storyteller and artist.