Der Kakerlakenkiller

In 1987, Swiss publisher Edition Moderne launched Der Kakerlakenkiller, a stark, single-issue graphic novel collaboration between writer Benjamin Legrand (with David Basler) and the legendary French artist Jacques Tardi. The story follows a tormented exterminator in a bleak urban landscape, showcasing Tardi's signature meticulous ligne claire style applied to a grim, noir-infused narrative. Though a standalone work, it stands as a potent example of European adult comics in the late 80s, blending social critique with a visceral, unsettling atmosphere.