Guillaume Tell
Dargaud · 1984–1994 · 9 issues
About the series
Guillaume Tell, a nine-issue series published by Dargaud from 1984 to 1994, reimagines the legendary Swiss folk hero in a mature, historically grounded adventure. The series is most associated with writer Jean-Pierre Dionnet and artist Jean-Claude Gal, whose detailed, atmospheric artwork brings a gritty, cinematic quality to the classic tale of rebellion against tyranny. It stands as a notable European graphic novel, blending historical fiction with a modern, revisionist sensibility.