The Story of O
NBM · 1990–1991 · 3 issues
About the series
The Story of O is a three-issue comic adaptation published by NBM from 1990 to 1991, translating the infamous erotic novel into a graphic format. This series stands as a notable, adult-oriented work from the independent publisher, capturing the dark, psychological journey of its protagonist through the restrained, elegant linework of artist Guido Crepax. Crepax, already renowned for his sophisticated and stylized erotic comics, brought a distinctive European sensibility to the adaptation. The series matters as a key example of how serious, literary erotica was treated in the American comics market of the early 1990s, pushing the boundaries of the medium's subject matter.
