Samber

Set in a delicate, painterly style, Samber (2003–present, Glénat) is a Franco-Belgian series primarily written and illustrated by Yslaire, with co-writing on some issues by Balac. Across its eight issues, the story unfolds in the aftermath of a devastating war, following a young woman named Samber as she navigates a world fractured by loss and memory. Yslaire’s luminous, almost watercolor-like art gives the series a haunting, dreamlike quality, making it a standout for its emotional depth and visual poetry. It matters as a quiet, introspective take on the bande dessinée tradition, exploring how people rebuild their lives when the past refuses to stay buried.