Enki Bilal, a French-Yugoslavian comic book writer and artist, has gained widespread recognition for his notable work, "The Carnival of Immortals," which saw the creation of two successful sequels: "The Woman Trap" in 1986 and "Equator Cold" in 1993. In addition to his comic book achievements, Bilal, serving as both writer and illustrator, crafted "The Monster's Tetralogy" in 1998. While primarily known for his contributions to the graphic arts, Bilal has also ventured into filmmaking, directing three movies. In 1989, he helmed "Bunker Palace Hotel," followed by "Tykho Moon" in 1997 and "Immortal" in 2004, the latter being an adaptation of his earlier Nikopol Trilogy. Bilal's multifaceted talents have earned him accolades, including being named Officier des Arts et des Lettres in 2003 and receiving a knighthood in the Ordre National du Mérite in 2010. In a unique tribute, an asteroid was even named after him in 2006.