Le Poilu

Le Poilu, published by Delcourt from 2010 onward, is a single-issue French comic that explores the gritty, human-scale reality of World War I trench warfare. Known for its stark, visceral artwork and unflinching narrative, the series captures the physical and psychological toll on soldiers known as "poilus." It stands as a poignant, historically grounded entry in European war comics, offering a concise but powerful look at the Great War's brutal legacy.