Nelson

In this compact, five-issue series from Dupuis, writer and artist Bertschy crafts a quiet, character-driven story set in a small French village, where the titular Nelson is a gentle, solitary man whose life is upended by the arrival of a mysterious, talkative dog. Running from 2004 to 2006, the series stands out for its warm, minimalist linework and its understated exploration of loneliness, friendship, and the small moments that define a life. Though short-lived, Nelson remains a fondly remembered example of European comics' ability to find profound emotion in everyday simplicity.