Merdre - Jarry, le père d'Ubu

Alfred Jarry, the eccentric French playwright who unleashed the monstrous King Ubu upon the world, gets a vivid biographical treatment in this single-issue comic from Casterman. Published in 2018, the work explores the turbulent life and absurdist genius of the man behind the pataphysical movement, with the artist's style capturing the chaotic spirit of Jarry's own work. It stands as a focused, illustrated portrait of a literary provocateur whose influence still ripples through modern art and theater.