Les Passagers du vent
Delcourt · 2014–2022 · 9 issues
About the series
Set sail with a sweeping maritime saga from François Bourgeon, the celebrated French writer and artist who single-handedly crafted this entire 9-issue series. Published by Delcourt from 2014 to 2022, Les Passagers du vent follows a fierce young woman navigating the brutal world of 18th-century slave ships, weaving a tale of survival, freedom, and moral complexity. Bourgeon’s lush, historically immersive artwork and nuanced storytelling make this a masterwork of European graphic literature.