Inspektor Bayard

In the tradition of classic European detective comics, Inspektor Bayard (2016–present, Carlsen Comics) follows the methodical investigations of its titular police inspector through four meticulously crafted issues. The series is most closely associated with writer/artist Olivier Schwartz, who brings a clean ligne claire style and a sharp, period-tinged narrative sensibility to each case, often collaborating with writers Jean-Claude Cabanau and Dieter. A modern entry in the Franco-Belgian crime comic lineage, it stands out for its elegant artwork and unhurried, puzzle-box storytelling.