Me and the Devil Blues
Dargaud · 2008–2009 · 4 issues
About the series
In Me and the Devil Blues (2008–2009), Dargaud published a four-issue series that reimagines the legendary crossroads deal of blues musician Robert Johnson, blending historical fiction with supernatural noir. The story follows a young Japanese man in 1930s America who becomes entangled with a mysterious figure offering musical prowess at a terrible price. Known for its atmospheric art and lyrical storytelling, the series explores themes of ambition, identity, and the dark cost of artistic genius. It stands as a haunting, visually striking meditation on the myth of the devil's bargain in American blues culture.
