L'agonie de Haffner, le rufian mélancolique

In this single 1988 graphic novel from Vertige Graphic, writer and artist Yves Chaland crafts a stylish, melancholy noir about the titular Haffner, a melancholic pimp navigating a shadowy, retro-futuristic underworld. The book stands as a signature work of Chaland's distinctive "clear line" style, blending sharp 1950s-inspired aesthetics with a cynical, existential tone. Though brief, L'agonie de Haffner is a cult touchstone of French alternative comics, showcasing Chaland's mastery of atmosphere and his influence on the bande dessinée revival of the era.