Maroni - Les gens du fleuve

In Maroni - Les gens du fleuve, launched in 2022 by Futuropolis, this ongoing series immerses readers in the lives of communities along the Maroni River in French Guiana, exploring the cultural and environmental ties that bind them. With a single issue so far, the series is defined by its lush, atmospheric art and a narrative focus on the river as both a lifeline and a boundary. The talent most associated with it includes writer and artist who bring a grounded, documentary-like sensitivity to the region's people and landscapes. It matters for its intimate, place-driven storytelling that expands the scope of French bande dessinée beyond metropolitan settings.