Sambre

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, Sambre is a sweeping, tragic romance from the European publisher Glénat, launched in 1986. Written by Yslaire (often with Balac) and illustrated entirely by Yslaire, the series follows the doomed love between a young nobleman and a peasant girl, exploring themes of social class, obsession, and the bloody upheaval of the era. Its lush, painterly artwork and emotionally intense storytelling have made it a landmark of the bande dessinée tradition, celebrated for its atmospheric depth and historical resonance across its eight issues.