Orbital

From 2006 onward, Dupuis has published Orbital, a French science-fiction series that charts the diplomatic and ethical tensions of a future where humanity has joined a vast interstellar alliance. Written by Sylvain Runberg and illustrated by Serge Pellé, the series follows the adventures of Caleb, a young Earthling recruited as a special envoy for the interplanetary organization, as he navigates alien cultures and political crises. With nine issues to date, Orbital stands out for its thoughtful world-building and mature, character-driven take on first-contact dilemmas, earning a dedicated following among fans of sophisticated European comics.