Red Road

Derib’s Red Road (1993–1998) is a four-issue series from Le Lombard that follows a young Native American boy’s spiritual journey across the American West, blending coming-of-age drama with reverence for nature and indigenous traditions. Written and illustrated entirely by the celebrated Swiss cartoonist Derib, known for his deep empathy and luminous watercolor style, the series stands as a heartfelt, intimate exploration of identity and heritage within a concise, self-contained arc. Its quiet power lies in its respectful, humanistic portrayal of its protagonist’s world, making it a distinctive, creator-driven work from the 1990s European comics landscape.