La brigade de l'étrange

In this short-lived, four-issue French series from Albin Michel (2005–2007), a team of investigators tackles paranormal cases in a stylish, retro-futuristic setting. Created by writer and artist Nicolas de Crécy, La brigade de l'étrange blends detective noir with supernatural horror, its moody, painted artwork and offbeat storytelling earning it a cult following among fans of European comics. It matters as a concise, atmospheric gem that showcases de Crécy's singular visual imagination and narrative restraint.