Tseu Hi, la Dame Dragon
Delcourt · 2015–2018 · 2 issues
About the series
In this two-issue French graphic novel series from Delcourt (2015–2018), writer and artist Jean-Pierre Pécau reimagines the tumultuous final years of the Qing Dynasty through the eyes of Empress Dowager Cixi, known as Tseu Hi. The story explores her ruthless rise to power and the political machinations of her court, blending historical drama with a touch of the fantastic. A concise, visually striking work, it offers a European perspective on a pivotal figure in Chinese history.