421

Stephen Desberg and Éric Maltaite’s 421 ran for ten issues from 1984 to 1992 under Dupuis, delivering a taut, character-driven espionage thriller. The series follows a secret agent navigating a web of Cold War-era conspiracies and personal betrayals, blending gritty realism with the polished ligne claire style of its era. Its concise, focused run makes it a cult touchstone for fans of mature, plot-heavy European spy comics.