L'Empereur de Chine

A single, oversized volume from Albin Michel, L'Empereur de Chine (1991) is a self-contained historical epic that stands alone. The series is most associated with its creator, who crafted a dense, visually opulent narrative exploring the life and reign of a Chinese emperor. Its significance lies in its ambition as a European bande dessinée tackling a vast swath of Chinese history with a painterly, cinematic scope.