Le Rayon Oublié

A singular, oversized album from French publisher Futuropolis, Le Rayon Oublié (The Forgotten Ray) is a standalone 1982 graphic novel that stands as a distinctive artifact of the era's ambitious, artist-driven comics. Created by a team known for their work in the alternative and experimental bande dessinée scene, the book is a self-contained story, its single-issue format reflecting a time when European comics often embraced the album as a complete artistic statement. It matters as a snapshot of Futuropolis' commitment to publishing unique, visually striking works that pushed the boundaries of the medium.