Nestor Burma

In 2001, Casterman launched Nestor Burma, a graphic novel series reviving the iconic French detective for a new generation. Over eight issues, the series follows the hard-boiled Parisian private eye through atmospheric, noir-tinged mysteries, staying true to the character's classic pulp roots. While multiple artists have contributed, the series is most closely associated with writer Jacques Tardi, whose distinctive style and deep affinity for Burma's world define its tone. It matters as a modern, respectful continuation of a beloved French crime fiction legacy, bringing Burma's cynical charm to a contemporary comics audience.