Deepwater Prison

In Deepwater Prison (2014–2016, Splitter Verlag), Christophe Bec and Resel Rebiersch craft a taut, claustrophobic thriller set in an undersea penitentiary, where the crushing depths mirror the psychological pressures on its inmates and keepers. Over three issues, artist Stefano Raffaele brings this high-tension concept to life with stark, shadow-drenched visuals that amplify the story’s sense of isolation and dread. This concise miniseries stands as a focused, atmospheric entry in European science-fiction comics, showcasing Bec’s knack for tense, confined settings and Raffaele’s expressive, moody linework.