Merlu

In this taut three-issue miniseries from Silvester, the creative team of Thierry Dubois, Frederik van Wonterghem, and artist Jérome Phalippou spins a noir-tinged thriller set in the gritty underworld of a coastal city. The story follows a fisherman drawn into a dangerous conspiracy after a routine catch reveals a dark secret from the depths. Running from 2020 to 2023, Merlu stands out for its atmospheric, cinematic storytelling and Phalippou’s moody, expressive artwork. It’s a compact but potent work that showcases the talents of these European comics creators in a tightly wound crime drama.