La Guerre des Sambre - Hugo & Iris

The Hugo & Iris arc of La Guerre des Sambre is a three-issue saga from French publisher Futuropolis, set between 2007 and 2009. This chapter of the sprawling family chronicle focuses on the doomed romance between Hugo Sambre and Iris, exploring themes of passion and tragedy against the backdrop of 19th-century France. Written by Yann and illustrated by Frédéric Bihel, the series is noted for its lush, atmospheric artwork and its place within the larger, multi-generational Sambre narrative. It matters as a key emotional pivot in the Sambre saga, deepening the family’s legacy of love and conflict.