Les frustrés

Claire Bretécher's Les Frustrés (1978–1979, France Loisirs) is a sharp, two-issue comic series that dissects the anxieties and hypocrisies of the French middle class with wry, observational humor. Known for its minimalist linework and deadpan dialogue, Bretécher's series captures the everyday frustrations of modern life—from office politics to domestic ennui—with a distinctly European, intellectual edge. Though brief, it remains a cult touchstone for its unflinching, character-driven satire of the post-'68 generation's unfulfilled promises.