Le Temps des Bombes

In the early 1990s, Dargaud published this taut three-issue series, Le Temps des Bombes, a French thriller that unfolds in a world of political tension and imminent violence. The story follows a group of characters caught in the crosshairs of terrorism and state secrets, with the narrative driven by a countdown to catastrophe. Best known for the collaborative work of writer Jean-Pierre Autheman and artist André Juillard, the series is a concise, atmospheric exercise in suspense, showcasing the mature storytelling and sophisticated linework that defined the Franco-Belgian comics scene of the era. Its tight, self-contained structure makes it a notable example of the period's willingness to explore gritty, real-world anxieties within the comics medium.