Lupus

In the early 2000s, the Swiss publisher Atrabile released Lupus, a four-issue series that stands as a defining work of the independent European comics scene. The series follows a young man named Lupus, a drifter navigating a fractured, melancholic world, with a tone that blends introspective realism with a subtle, haunting science-fiction backdrop. Written and drawn by the acclaimed French cartoonist Frederik Peeters, Lupus is celebrated for its quiet, character-driven storytelling and its evocative, monochrome artwork. As a companion piece to Peeters's more famous Aâma, it remains a key touchstone for fans of thoughtful, atmospheric graphic novels.