The Secret of the Salamander

Jacques Tardi’s singular, moody art anchors this single-issue Dark Horse release from 1992, a collaboration with writers Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier. The story introduces a cryptic, atmospheric mystery built around its titular creature, blending Tardi’s signature ligne claire style with a noir-ish European sensibility. Though a brief standalone, it stands as a curious artifact of early-90s Dark Horse’s willingness to publish distinctive, creator-driven one-shots from international talents.