La danseuse de Mao

A provocative one-shot graphic novel from Pika Édition, La danseuse de Mao (2019–present) reimagines a little-known historical figure through the lens of dance and political upheaval. The series, currently just a single issue, explores the life of a ballerina caught between artistic passion and the rigid expectations of Maoist China. Its creator brings a painterly, expressive style to this intimate story, which stands out for its focus on a singular, often-overlooked perspective within a turbulent era. Though brief, it matters as a quiet, human-scale counterpoint to grand historical narratives.