Mermaid Project

In Mermaid Project (2016–present, Dargaud Benelux), a near-future Europe is reshaped by genetic engineering and corporate intrigue, where a scientist’s discovery of a mermaid-like creature sets off a chain of ethical and political conflicts. This five-issue series, primarily written by Leo and drawn by Corine Jamar, blends hard science fiction with ecological and social commentary, earning a reputation for its thoughtful, slow-burn thriller approach. Its significance lies in how it uses a speculative marine biology premise to explore real-world anxieties about biotechnology, surveillance, and inequality.