Area D

In this early 2010s French sci-fi thriller from Pika Édition, an elite team of astronauts is sent on a desperate mission to a mysterious, quarantined region of space known as Area D. Over 14 issues, the series blends hard-boiled survival horror with political intrigue, as the crew discovers that the zone holds secrets far more dangerous than any cosmic anomaly. Written and drawn by a core creative team of French talents, Area D stands as a taut, self-contained example of European space opera that prioritizes atmosphere and character tension over spectacle.