Ardalén

Ardalén, a single-volume graphic novel from Casterman launched in 2013, is a standalone work by the acclaimed cartoonist Miguelanxo Prado. The story explores memory and identity through the intertwined lives of its characters, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Galician coast. Prado’s luminous watercolor art and quiet, introspective narrative make this a poignant meditation on the past’s hold on the present. It stands as a distinctive, self-contained entry in European comics, showcasing the artist’s mastery of mood and visual storytelling.