Phoolan Devi

Phoolan Devi (2018–present) is a single-issue comic from the French publisher Casterman that dramatizes the life of the notorious Indian bandit-turned-politician. Written and illustrated by Claire Fauvel, this graphic biography offers a stark, intimate portrait of its subject's journey from rural poverty to outlaw legend and eventual political career. The work matters for bringing a nuanced, visually striking account of a controversial figure to a European audience, blending historical detail with a personal narrative.