Croquemitaines

In the single issue of Croquemitaines (2011, Jarjille éditions), French cartoonist Jérôme Pleyers crafts a wordless, dreamlike horror comic that explores the primal fear of the monster under the bed. Through stark black-and-white linework and surreal, shifting perspectives, the story follows a child's confrontation with a shape-shifting entity that blurs the line between nightmare and reality. This debut marks a striking, atmospheric entry in the European small-press tradition, showcasing Pleyers’ talent for silent storytelling and psychological dread.