Le Sauveteur
Casterman · 2007 · 1 issue
About the series
A single, oversized issue from Casterman, Le Sauveteur (2007–present) presents a self-contained graphic novel that explores the quiet, solitary life of a lifeguard. The story, rooted in a European comics tradition, focuses on the tension between the protagonist's mundane daily routine and the sudden, life-or-death emergencies that punctuate it. This standalone work is notable for its atmospheric, wordless storytelling and its meditative approach to heroism, offering a distinctive take on the genre within a single, complete volume.