L'Homme qui rit
Delcourt · 2003–2011 · 4 issues
About the series
In the early 2000s, Delcourt adapted Victor Hugo's classic novel L'Homme qui rit into a four-issue comic series running from 2003 to 2011, with artist Jean-Pierre Pécau and colorist Florence Fantini bringing the tragic tale of Gwynplaine—a man with a permanently carved smile—to vivid, atmospheric life. This concise yet faithful graphic novel captures the dark, romantic spirit of Hugo's original story, offering a striking visual interpretation of a lesser-known literary masterpiece.
