Carmen Cru
Audie · 1984–2008 · 8 issues
About the series
Jean-Marc Lelong’s Carmen Cru ran from 1984 to 2008 through French publisher Audie, spanning eight issues. This series follows the misadventures of its titular character, a sharp-tongued, independent elderly woman navigating modern life with a blend of cynicism and unexpected charm. Lelong’s warm, expressive linework and dry humor made Carmen Cru a quietly beloved staple of French bande dessinée, celebrated for its unflinching yet affectionate portrait of aging.