Charles de Foucauld

This short-lived 1990 series from Comicothek collects a single, posthumously published biography of the French explorer and hermit Charles de Foucauld, drawn and co-written by the legendary European cartoonist Jijé. Known for his dynamic, expressive ligne claire style, Jijé brings a respectful, humanizing touch to the saint’s dramatic life story, from his Saharan adventures to his spiritual calling. It stands as a quiet, late-career testament to Jijé’s narrative range, offering a thoughtful historical portrait rather than an action-driven comic.