Taitei No Ken
Glénat · 2009–2011 · 5 issues
About the series
In the post-apocalyptic world of Taitei No Ken, a lone swordsman wields the "Emperor's Blade" across a desolate France ravaged by a mysterious cataclysm. Published by Glénat from 2009 to 2011, this five-issue series blends historical fantasy with a stark, survivalist tone, driven by the creative partnership of writer Jean-Pierre Pécau and artist Igor Kordey. Its concise run delivers a self-contained saga of honor and brutality, standing as a distinctive European graphic novel that explores the clash between ancient weaponry and a shattered civilization.