De maagd en de neger

A single-issue graphic novel from the Dutch publisher Oog & Blik, De maagd en de neger (2007–present) is a collaboration between writer Geert van Istendael and artist Judith Vanistendael. The work distills a complex, intimate story into a focused visual narrative, showcasing Vanistendael’s expressive linework and the duo’s ability to tackle weighty themes with nuance. It stands as a notable entry in the European literary comics tradition, demonstrating the power of a self-contained comic to command attention.