Pays noir

Set in the gritty underbelly of 1950s Montreal, Pays noir is a French-language crime comic from Kennes that launched in 2022. This series, crafted by a creative team known for atmospheric noir, explores the shadowy intersections of corruption, violence, and moral compromise in a single, tightly wound issue. It matters as a modern, standalone entry in the classic roman noir tradition, offering a concentrated dose of period crime drama.