Le Goulag
Dargaud · 1983–2006 · 17 issues
About the series
A darkly satirical series published by Dargaud, Le Goulag ran from 1983 to 2006 across 17 issues, skewering Soviet-era repression with a surreal, absurdist lens. The series is most associated with its creators' sharp, cynical humor and stark black-and-white art, which turned the horrors of the gulag into a grotesque, allegorical commentary on power and bureaucracy. Though niche, its long, sporadic run and unflinching tone made it a cult touchstone in European comics, offering a bleakly funny alternative to more straightforward historical or political narratives.