Le Tsar fou

A three-issue miniseries from French publisher Emmanuel Poutst, Le Tsar fou (2005–2009) is a historical drama set in the court of a mad tsar, exploring the psychological and political turmoil of an unstable ruler. The series is notable for its dense, atmospheric artwork and its focus on the inner life of its protagonist, offering a nuanced portrait of power and madness. It stands as a distinctive, self-contained work in the European historical comic tradition.