Justine

Guido Crepax’s Justine (1981, Grove Press) is a single-issue graphic novel adaptation of the Marquis de Sade’s notorious 18th-century novel, rendered in Crepax’s signature, fluidly experimental style. Known for his psychologically charged, often erotic narratives, the Italian artist translates the story of a virtuous young woman’s brutal journey through a corrupt society into a stark, black-and-white comic. This work stands as a provocative example of Crepax’s career-long fascination with literary adaptation and the boundaries of adult comics.