Colonel X

A compact, inventive series from Editions du Taupinambour, Colonel X (2011–present) follows a mysterious, mustachioed adventurer through a playful, retro-futuristic world. Spanning just three issues, the series is a showcase for its creator's distinctive, ligne claire-inspired art and deadpan humor. It matters as a cult oddity, a lovingly crafted homage to pulp serials and European bande dessinée traditions that packs a surprising amount of wit and visual charm into its brief run.