Printemps & tempête

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Japan, Printemps & tempête is a two-issue French comic from Glénat that intertwines a fictional romance with the historical upheaval of the Boshin War. The series, created by the writer and artist team of Makyo and Frédéric Campoy, follows a young French woman searching for her missing father in a country on the brink of civil war. Though brief in its run, the series stands out for its lush, detailed artwork and its nuanced portrayal of cross-cultural encounter during a pivotal moment in Japanese history.