Gilgamesh

Jens Harder, both writer and artist, brings his signature archaeological style to this 2018 Actes Sud series, which distills the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh into a single, visually dense comic. Through intricate, panoramic panels, Harder traces the legendary king’s journey from tyrannical ruler to grief-stricken seeker of immortality, grounding the myth in historical and prehistoric imagery. This is a monumental work that bridges antiquity and modern sequential art, showcasing Harder’s meticulous research and his ability to make an epic feel immediate and timeless.