Des morts et des vivants

A single-issue comic from the Swiss publisher Atrabile, Des morts et des vivants (2006–present) offers a stark, contemplative exploration of life and death. The series is defined by the distinctive, atmospheric linework of its creator, who uses a muted palette and silent storytelling to evoke a haunting, almost meditative mood. Though only one issue has been released, it stands as a quiet, potent statement within Atrabile’s catalog of avant-garde and experimental comics. Its importance lies in its bold, wordless approach to existential themes, marking it as a notable artifact of European alternative comics.