Le cycle de Cyann
12 Bis · 2009–2012 · 5 issues
About the series
In the early 2000s, French writer François Froideval and artist François Miville-Deschênes launched Le cycle de Cyann at 12 Bis, a sweeping science-fantasy saga that unfolded across five issues from 2009 to 2012. The series follows the interstellar adventures of its eponymous heroine, Cyann, as she navigates a richly imagined universe of alien cultures and political intrigue. Known for its lush, detailed art and dense world-building, this short but impactful run stands as a distinctive entry in European bande dessinée, blending space opera with philosophical undercurrents. It matters for its ambitious scope and the creative partnership behind it, offering a compact yet immersive journey for fans of the genre.