Peplum

An elegant, dialogue-light graphic novel from avant-verlag, Peplum (2010–present) is a single-issue work by French cartoonist Blutch. It reimagines the ancient world as a sun-bleached, absurdist stage, where myth and raw human impulse collide in loose, expressive inkwork. This standalone piece showcases Blutch’s signature blend of historical pastiche and modern comic sensibility, marking a quiet but distinctive contribution to European art comics.