Histoire de Monsieur Cryptogame

A single, ambitious 1860 comic from Garnier Frères, Histoire de Monsieur Cryptogame stands as a landmark of early European sequential art. Created by the legendary Rodolphe Töpffer, it follows the absurd, globe-trotting misadventures of its titular character, a man perpetually fleeing marriage. This work is essential for its pioneering use of the comic strip format, showcasing Töpffer's influential blend of caricature and narrative that helped define the medium.