Olipa kerran Ranskassa - Suuri gangsterisota

In the early 2010s, Finnish publisher Gummerus brought the acclaimed French crime saga Olipa kerran Ranskassa to a local audience, beginning with the two-issue arc Suuri gangsterisota. This series, originally created by Fabien Nury and Sylvain Vallée, is a meticulously researched historical thriller set in mid-20th century France, following the rise of a Corsican gangster entangled with the nation’s political upheaval. Its taut, cinematic storytelling and evocative art make it a standout European crime comic, offering a gritty, character-driven look at the underworld’s impact on history.