La nuit de l'alligator

In this taut, single-issue French graphic novel from Casterman, a man's desperate nighttime drive through the Louisiana bayou becomes a harrowing confrontation with a monstrous alligator. Published in 2005, this self-contained thriller is a showcase for the moody, atmospheric storytelling that defines its creators' work. A lean, potent slice of swamp-noir, it stands as a memorable entry in the European tradition of compact, cinematic comics.