Les enquêtes de Sam Pezzo

Vittorio Giardino’s Les enquêtes de Sam Pezzo (1980–1983) is a taut, four-issue detective series from Glénat, written and drawn entirely by the acclaimed Italian master. It follows the hard-boiled private eye Sam Pezzo through stylish, noir-tinged mysteries that showcase Giardino’s meticulous linework and atmospheric storytelling. Though brief, the series stands as a foundational work in Giardino’s career, establishing his signature blend of European elegance and pulp crime fiction.