Claymore
Glénat · 1999–2002 · 3 issues
About the series
In this compact, three-issue series from Glénat (1999–2002), a lone warrior known only as Claymore navigates a gritty medieval-fantasy world, wielding a massive blade and an air of mystery. The series is notable for its moody, European-style storytelling and stark black-and-white artwork, with the creator's name synonymous with its brooding, antiheroic tone. Though brief, Claymore stands as a tight, atmospheric example of late-1990s French comics, offering a self-contained saga that resonates with fans of dark, sword-and-sorcery epics.