Made in Heaven

A serene and unsettling fantasy from French publisher Éditions Akata, Made in Heaven (2018–present) follows a young woman who discovers a mysterious, idyllic village where the dead appear to live on in perfect happiness. Across its 11-issue run, the series quietly questions the cost of this paradise, blending gentle, ethereal art with a creeping sense of dread. The creative team, led by writer and artist duo who excel at slow-burn emotional horror, crafts a story that feels like a modern folk tale. It matters for its delicate, subversive take on grief and the afterlife, standing out in the European comics landscape for its hushed power.