Cassandra Darke

Cassandra Darke, a French crime series from Denoël launched in 2019, centers on its eponymous protagonist, a sharp-witted art dealer entangled in a web of theft, murder, and deception. The debut issue, written by Philippe Thirault and illustrated by Gianluca Maconi, introduces a morally complex anti-heroine navigating the gritty underbelly of the art world. With its noir sensibility and stylish European storytelling, the series stands out for its sophisticated take on the classic femme fatale archetype.