Les passagers du vent
12 Bis · 2009–2010 · 7 issues
About the series
Set sail with Les passagers du vent, a sweeping historical saga from French creator François Bourgeon, originally serialized in the late 1970s and collected in this 2009–2010 edition from 12 Bis. Spanning seven issues, the series follows the intertwined fates of characters navigating the tumultuous world of 18th-century maritime adventure and the slave trade. Bourgeon’s lush, detailed artwork and nuanced storytelling make this a cornerstone of Franco-Belgian comics, celebrated for its unflinching look at history and its strong, complex heroine. A masterwork of the bande dessinée tradition, it remains essential reading for fans of thoughtful, epic adventure.