Fats Waller

From 2005 to the present, the German publisher avant-verlag released this single-issue comic biography of the legendary jazz pianist and entertainer Fats Waller. Written by Carlos Sampayo and Ingrid Ickler, with moody, expressive art by Igort, it captures the vibrant, often tumultuous life of the Harlem stride pianist in a compact, graphic-novel format. This European-perspective portrait stands out for its focus on Waller's artistry and personality rather than mere biographical checklist, making it a distinctive entry in the canon of jazz comics.