La Gagne

A gritty, one-issue series from Éditions Charrette, La Gagne (2000–present) follows a desperate gambler’s race against time in the underbelly of a French coastal city. Published as a standalone comic, it captures the tense, noir-tinged atmosphere of a single high-stakes night, with sharp dialogue and shadow-drenched art that echoes classic crime comics. Though short, its taut storytelling and focused premise make it a memorable snapshot of early-2000s French independent publishing.