Vidocq

In the 19th century, Eugène Vidocq—the real-life criminal turned detective—returns in a French comic series from Soleil, launched in 2015. Across three issues, this historical crime saga reimagines the legendary founder of the Sûreté Nationale, blending fact with pulp adventure. The series is most associated with writer and artist who bring a dark, atmospheric European style to his exploits. It matters as a modern revival of a classic French icon, offering a gritty, period-accurate take on one of the world’s first detectives.