Jack Palmer

René Pétillon's Jack Palmer is a sly, three-issue French comic series from Editions du Fromage (1976–1978) that follows its titular detective through deadpan, absurdist capers. Pétillon, the sole artist and writer across the run, uses the character's perpetually unflappable demeanor to satirize spy and noir tropes with a light, cynical wit. Though brief, the series established a distinctive comedic voice that would later define Pétillon's longer-running work, making it a cult touchstone for fans of literate, European cartoon humor.