Catherine de Médicis

In this 2015 graphic novel from Glénat, Catherine de Médicis steps out of the shadow of her legendary husband, King Henry II of France, to take center stage in a portrait of a queen whose political acumen shaped a turbulent era. Written by [unnamed writer] and illustrated by [unnamed artist], the single-issue series offers a focused, character-driven look at one of history’s most powerful and misunderstood women. It matters as a concise, accessible entry point into the life of a figure often reduced to caricature.