Le masque aux mille larmes
Dargaud · 2019–2021 · 2 issues
About the series
In this taut two-issue French thriller from Dargaud, David Chauvel and artist Roberto Ali craft a noir mystery set in 1920s Shanghai, where a stolen mask linked to a string of brutal murders draws a detective into a web of colonial intrigue and occult obsession. The series distills its pulpy premise into a lean, atmospheric story that leans on Ali's moody, shadow-drenched art. Published between 2019 and 2021, it's a compact, evocative gem that showcases Chauvel's skill for tight, historical crime fiction.