Matricule 45000
Glénat · 1982–1985 · 2 issues
About the series
A short-lived but potent French series from the early 1980s, Matricule 45000 was published by Glénat and ran for just two issues. Written by Pierre Christin and illustrated by Enki Bilal, the story follows a man whose identity is erased and replaced with a prison number, exploring themes of totalitarianism and lost selfhood. Its stark, surreal visuals and political edge make it a notable, if brief, entry in the European sci-fi comics landscape of its era.
