Le der des ders

Set in the aftermath of World War I, this single-issue graphic novel from Casterman, written by Didier Daeninckx and illustrated by Tardi, follows a veteran investigating a murder among the ruins of a society still scarred by conflict. Tardi's stark, expressive artwork and Daeninckx's hardboiled storytelling create a grimly atmospheric mystery that critiques the lingering trauma and injustices of the war. A powerful, self-contained work that stands as a key example of French historical noir in comics.