L'Arbre

In this intimate, single-issue French comic from La Fourmilière BD, L'Arbre (2014–present) centers on a solitary tree as its silent, enduring witness to the passage of time and human lives. Published as a standalone volume, the series is defined by its meditative, almost wordless storytelling, with the artist's delicate linework and muted palette creating a quiet, reflective atmosphere. It matters as a concise, poetic example of European bande dessinée that uses nature as a lens for exploring memory, change, and the slow rhythms of existence.