my favorite thing is monsters
This visually stunning masterwork was done entirely in ballpoint pen, people!! Could not put down nor wait for the sequel with anything resembling calm. Also inspired by the author’s coming to the graphic novel form later in life (c’est moi).
feeding ghosts
Yeah yeah yeah this is not a deep cut rec (it won a Pulitzer Prize, I mean Jesus). It lives up to the hype. So beautiful and gosh darn if I didn’t learn so much Chinese history that I’m embarrassed I didn’t know.
fruits of knowledge
Unhinged feminist comedy gold with academic citations. Queen.
understanding comics
Excellent primer for aspiring comic artists.
