La métamorphose

In 2004, French publisher Rackham launched La métamorphose, a singular comic adaptation of Franz Kafka’s classic novella. This single-issue work distills the surreal, haunting tale of Gregor Samsa’s transformation into a giant insect into a graphic narrative, capturing the story’s existential dread and absurdity. It stands as a notable example of literary comics in the European tradition, offering a faithful yet visually distinct interpretation of a canonical text.