Cézembre

Cézembre, a two-issue series from Dupuis published between 2012 and 2019, is a taut, atmospheric thriller set on a remote Breton island during World War II. Created by the writer and artist team of Yann and Olivier Schwartz, it explores the claustrophobic tension of a German-held fortress and the moral compromises of its inhabitants. Though brief, the series is notable for its meticulous historical detail and Schwartz's expressive ligne claire artwork, offering a nuanced, character-driven glimpse into a lesser-known corner of the Occupation.