L'Empereur-Océan

A three-issue miniseries from Les Humanoïdes Associés, L'Empereur-Océan (2003–2004) is a self-contained science-fiction fable about a vast, sentient ocean and the strange empire that rises to rule it. The series is remembered for its lush, painterly artwork and a contemplative tone that explores themes of power and the natural world. Its compact, complete story makes it a distinctive entry in the publisher's catalog of ambitious graphic novels.