Dengue

Dengue, launched by Humanoids in 2015, is a single-issue comic that stands as a self-contained graphic novel rather than an ongoing series. Written and illustrated by the acclaimed French artist Frederik Peeters, it presents a visceral, near-future thriller where a deadly virus spreads through a city, forcing a desperate woman to navigate a collapsing society. Known for Peeters’ atmospheric, expressive art and his ability to blend science fiction with human drama, Dengue is a compact, potent work that showcases the creative freedom of Humanoids’ international line. Its importance lies in how it distills a pandemic narrative into a tense, character-driven story, offering a haunting glimpse of societal breakdown.