Lucie

In the early 2000s, Casterman published Lucie, a concise three-issue series written by Denis Lapière and illustrated by Alain Dodier. The story follows the titular character navigating a web of personal and professional mysteries, blending European comic storytelling with a grounded, character-driven thriller. Though brief, the series stands out for its polished, atmospheric artwork and tight narrative, capturing the quiet intensity of a woman confronting hidden truths. It matters as a compact, well-crafted example of the Franco-Belgian bande dessinée tradition at the turn of the millennium.