Le Sourire du clown

A three-issue series from Futuropolis, Le Sourire du clown (2005–2009) pairs writer Luc Brunschwig with artist Laurent Hirn for a tight, character-driven story. The series explores the life behind the greasepaint, focusing on a clown's personal struggles and the bittersweet nature of his craft. Brunschwig and Hirn’s collaboration brings a grounded, emotional weight to the world of performance, making it a poignant meditation on identity and the masks we wear.