Miss: Better Living Through Crime
Written by Philippe Thirault. Art by Marc Riou, Mark Vigouroux.
A postwar detective returns to a case that revives an old investigative agency.
Overview
In Miss, former detective John Lord comes home from the First World War and is drawn into an inquiry into an agency founder’s death. Philippe Thirault wrote the series with art by Marc Riou and Mark Vigouroux; the first album appeared in 1999.
Why It Matters
The premise uses a damaged postwar society to give the crime an atmosphere of dislocation. A private investigation becomes a way to map hidden institutional ties.
Genre & Themes
Historical detective fiction and noir meet in a setting marked by war’s aftermath.
Art & Visual Identity
Riou and Vigouroux emphasize period detail and expressive figures, allowing the investigation to move between social worlds.
Read This If You Like
- Postwar mysteries
- European noir
- Detective teams