Histoire de Monsieur Cryptogame

Rodolphe Töpffer’s Histoire de Monsieur Cryptogame, first published in a single 1896 issue by Jullien, is a landmark of early comics. This whimsical, episodic adventure follows its eccentric protagonist through a series of absurd misadventures, showcasing Töpffer’s pioneering use of sequential art and panel storytelling. As one of the foundational works of the medium, it remains essential for understanding the origins of comic strips and the playful, satirical spirit that defined them.