American Tragedy - L'histoire de Sacco & Vanzetti #[nn]

Two figures in period suits stand together in a narrow urban alleyway, hemmed in by towering brick tenements — a quietly powerful image that sets the tone for this graphic retelling of one of history's most debated legal cases. Published by Delcourt's Mirages imprint in 2012, American Tragedy brings the story of Sacco and Vanzetti to the bande dessinée format with evident care for atmosphere and period detail. Florent Calvez's restrained, architectural linework makes the city itself feel like a presence bearing down on these two men, and that tension alone makes this a compelling addition to any shelf.