Les cent bons tours

Benjamin Rabier’s Les cent bons tours is a single-issue comic from 1908, published by Tallandier, that showcases the celebrated French artist’s signature blend of whimsy and gentle satire. Rabier, who both wrote and illustrated the work, presents a series of humorous vignettes featuring anthropomorphic animals in clever, often mischievous situations. Though brief, this early example of Rabier’s storytelling—best known for his iconic Gédéon the Duck—offers a charming glimpse into the origins of modern French comic art and its playful visual language.