Carré noir sur dames blanches

Alex Varenne’s Carré noir sur dames blanches is a single, self-contained graphic novel from French publisher Albin Michel, first released in 1984. Written and illustrated entirely by Varenne, it stands as a distinctive, mature work in the European comics tradition. This one-shot is notable for its bold, atmospheric storytelling and remains a cult touchstone for fans of Varenne’s precise, evocative linework and narrative ambition.