Cathares

In the early 2010s, Glénat published Cathares, a three-issue miniseries that delves into the brutal 13th-century Albigensian Crusade. The story focuses on the religious and political persecution of the Cathar heretics in southern France, blending historical drama with a gritty, atmospheric tone. Associated with a team of French creators, the series stands out for its unflinching look at medieval fanaticism and the human cost of dogma. It matters as a concise, mature graphic novel that brings a lesser-known chapter of European history to vivid life.