Smarra

A single-issue series from French publisher Glénat, Smarra (2009–present) is a self-contained graphic novel that reimagines the classic Gothic nightmare poem by Charles Nodier. The story follows a young man haunted by a demonic figure named Smarra, who torments him through vivid, surreal dreams that blur the line between reality and madness. The work is most associated with its creator, artist and writer François Froideval, whose intricate, darkly atmospheric art brings the poetic horror to life. Though brief, Smarra stands as a distinctive, literary-minded entry in Glénat’s catalog, offering a visually striking adaptation of a lesser-known 19th-century text.