La Vénus du Dahomey
Dargaud · 2011–2012 · 2 issues
About the series
In this two-issue series from French publisher Dargaud, La Vénus du Dahomey explores the true story of Sarah Baartman, a South African woman exhibited in 19th-century Europe. The comic, released in 2011–2012, was written by Appollo and illustrated by Tehem, blending historical detail with a poignant narrative. It stands out for its sensitive handling of a complex and painful chapter in colonial history, rendered in a vivid graphic style.
