Gaspard de Besse

A swashbuckling French series that launched in 2012 from Un Autre Regard and later Prestance, Gaspard de Besse follows the exploits of the titular 18th-century Provençal outlaw, blending historical adventure with a touch of romanticism. Spanning 21 issues and counting, the series is most consistently illustrated by artist Behem, whose dynamic linework brings the dusty roads and forest ambushes of old Provence to vivid life. It stands as a spirited, long-running tribute to the region's folk hero, offering a grounded yet thrilling take on the bandit genre.