The story begins with a radio broadcast announcing that society has fallen into chaos: the military will seize control of the country, enforcing strict new regulations. In the streets, protesters march beneath banners demanding “University Autonomy” and “Soldiers Back to the Barracks.”
Dark Days unites Taiwanese comic artist Tseng Yao-Ching and French screenwriter Frédéric Debomy in three interwoven tales set in a fictional nation, each probing the fragile balance between totalitarianism and democracy.
Rich in symbolism, the play of day and night shapes both the cover and the interior artwork, creating a vivid, immersive atmosphere. The result is a graphic novel that blends poetic allegory with sharp political reflection—a thought-provoking work that resonates far beyond its pages.