80°C

In the late 2000s, French publisher Dargaud released 80°C, a six-issue miniseries that explores the simmering tensions of a world on the brink of ecological and social collapse. This mature, speculative drama is best remembered for its stark, atmospheric art and a narrative that uses heat—both literal and metaphorical—as a central motif. The series stands out as a tight, self-contained work from the European comics scene, offering a chillingly prescient take on climate anxiety before it became a mainstream concern.