Griffu

Jean-Patrick Manchette and Jacques Tardi teamed up for this taut, single-issue crime thriller from Dargaud, first published in 1985. A hardboiled noir in the classic French style, Griffu follows a private detective through a grim, rain-slicked Parisian underworld. Tardi’s stark, expressive linework perfectly complements Manchette’s lean, cynical script, making it a standout example of their collaborative work. Though brief, it remains a potent snapshot of two masters of the genre operating at the peak of their powers.