Cover of Spooks (W.E.S.T.)

Spooks (W.E.S.T.)

Written by Xavier Dorison, Fabien Nury. Art by Christian Rossi.

Ranked No. 17 of 100 · 2003 · Dargaud / France

Historical espionage, supernatural conspiracy, political thriller

A covert team investigates threats that blur politics and the uncanny.

Overview

Dorison and Nury’s six-part W.E.S.T. series began in 2003 with Rossi drawing. Its investigators move through a world of secret operations and strange phenomena, where an official explanation rarely settles the case.

Why It Matters

The series gains energy from treating the supernatural as a problem for intelligence work: evidence has to be assessed even when it does not fit institutional expectations.

Genre & Themes

Historical espionage, political conspiracy and occult thriller elements overlap. Suspicion is both a professional skill and a danger to the team.

Art & Visual Identity

Rossi’s realist line gives the period equipment and settings credibility, making the uncanny intrusions sharper. Action remains readable amid dense environments.

Read This If You Like

  • Occult espionage
  • Historical conspiracies
  • Team investigations