Rosalie Bloom

A comedy-mystery of manners reminiscent of the improvised dramas of Mike Leigh. From the cartoonist of Juliette: The Ghosts Return in Spring, comes her first ever graphic novel that placed her at the forefront of French comics.

Vincent is in a rut. He lives in an apartment below his kooky mother and isn’t sure if his girlfriend is ever coming back from her internship in Paris. Every day is the same, he wakes up and goes to his barbershop, returns home and checks on his mom and goes to bed. Sometimes he visits his cousin. Until one day, by chance he visits a shop and the cashier seems familiar. “Who is she? I know her.” He researches her and finds nothing. He starts following her and finds out where she lives. And when she sings in the choir and where she drinks—sipping whiskies until she ambles home. She walks and walks through the city and he follows seeing places he’d never known.


Aude is young and bored and she too repeats the same day over and over again. Until one day she realizes that a man is following her aunt. That man is Vincent and that aunt is Rosalie Bloom. The spies know they can’t know their subjects but feel they do anyways. Is Vincent a psychopath? Is Aude a heartless prankster? Is Rosalie Bloom a sad lonely woman or a contented loner? Nobody is really sure until one day they all come clean.


Jourdy’s comics are detailed like classic French painting—gorgeous, pulsating, floral.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs