Histoire d'Albert

Rodolphe Töpffer's Histoire d'Albert (1845–present) stands as a landmark of early comics, a single-issue work from the Swiss pioneer often credited with inventing the modern comic strip. Written and illustrated entirely by Töpffer, this satirical tale follows a hapless young man's misadventures, showcasing the artist's signature blend of caricature, sequential panels, and handwritten text. Published decades before the medium had a name, it remains a foundational artifact that demonstrates how sequential art could tell a complete, humorous story.