Grandville

In Bryan Talbot's Grandville series, published by Schreiber & Leser from 2012 to 2018, a steampunk-infused alternate history unfolds where anthropomorphic animals dominate a world that never forgot the Napoleonic era. Over five issues, Talbot serves as both writer and artist, crafting a detective noir starring a badger inspector navigating the tensions between human and animal societies. This series stands out for its meticulous world-building and lush, detailed artwork, blending political intrigue with pulp adventure in a uniquely British comic tradition. It matters as a singular, creator-driven vision that reimagines the talking-animal genre for an adult audience.