La Grand-Faille

A single-issue series from Les Humanoïdes Associés, launched in 1987, La Grand-Faille presents a self-contained vision of a world fractured by a mysterious, immense chasm. The work is most associated with its creator, who uses the comic format to explore a stark, atmospheric landscape and the silent, haunting aftermath of an unexplained geological catastrophe. Its significance lies in its standalone, condensed storytelling—a complete, atmospheric narrative without the need for a longer run.