Le collège noir

In the French horror anthology Le collège noir (2016–2019), a group of middle school students at a remote boarding school encounters strange, unsettling phenomena rooted in local folklore and urban legends. Published by Milan Presse, this three-issue series blends coming-of-age tensions with supernatural mystery, earning a cult following for its atmospheric artwork and eerie pacing. The series is best known for the collaborative work of writer Ulysse Malassagne and artist Stéphane Fert, whose muted, shadowy visuals evoke the quiet dread of a school where the walls seem to breathe. It matters as a concise, self-contained example of modern Franco-Belgian horror comics that prioritize mood and character over jump scares.