The Complete Crepax

A comprehensive, ongoing archival project from Fantagraphics, The Complete Crepax collects the boundary-pushing work of Italian cartoonist Guido Crepax, best known for his sophisticated, psychologically charged erotic comics. Running nine issues since 2016, the series gathers his celebrated stories—including the adventures of his iconic heroine Valentina—in English for the first time, preserving his distinctive blend of chiaroscuro art and surreal, dreamlike narratives. Essential for fans of European comics, this collection showcases Crepax’s influential role in elevating the graphic novel as a medium for adult, avant-garde storytelling.