L'Homme truqué

L'Homme truqué, launched by L'Atalante in 2013, is a single-issue graphic novel from artist Gess that reimagines a classic French science-fiction tale. The story explores the dark consequences of a wounded World War I veteran who is rebuilt with mechanical limbs and enhanced senses, only to be exploited as a living weapon. This concise, self-contained work stands as a striking example of modern European bande dessinée, showcasing Gess's atmospheric art and a thoughtful, tragic take on the fusion of man and machine.