Carmen Mc Callum

In 2012, Fred Duval and artist Emem launched this long-running French sci-fi series from Bunte Dimensionen, following the titular Carmen Mc Callum across 17 issues and counting. A hard-boiled pilot and smuggler navigating a gritty, politically charged space-faring future, Carmen’s adventures blend cyberpunk aesthetics with classic space opera. The series stands out for its strong, complex female lead and its European comic tradition of mature, visually dynamic storytelling.