Peter Pan

In this darkly imaginative retelling from French publisher Vents d'Ouest, Régis Loisel both writes and illustrates a gritty, prequel-like origin for J.M. Barrie's eternal youth. Spanning six issues from 1990 to 2004, the series strips away Victorian whimsy to explore a grimy, adult London where a feral boy named Peter begins his journey to Neverland. Loisel's lush, detailed artwork and unflinching narrative reframe Peter as a product of poverty and cruelty, giving the classic tale a haunting, human edge. This acclaimed work stands as a landmark in European comics for its bold, revisionist take on a beloved icon.