THE NUMBER 73304-23-…
Fantagraphics

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2008

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Thomas Ott is a Swiss artist renowned for his silent, scratchboard-rendered horror comics. With works like “Cinema Panopticum” and “The Number 73304-23-4153-6-96-8”, Ott channels dread and existential bleakness through meticulous black-and-white art. His wordless narratives unfold with haunting clarity, positioning him as a master of gothic atmosphere and visual storytelling.

Thomas Ott
Fantagraphics
978-1560978756
144
English
2008
hardcover/ 25 x 16 cm

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The Number 73304-23-4153-6-96-8 is a wordless graphic novel by Swiss artist Thomas Ott, renowned for his intricate scratchboard illustrations. The narrative follows a prison executioner who discovers a slip of paper bearing the enigmatic number sequence after an inmate’s execution. Compelled by curiosity, he pockets the note, and soon, the numbers begin to manifest ominously in his life, leading him down a path of obsession and misfortune. Ott’s meticulous black-and-white artwork evokes a haunting atmosphere, reminiscent of classic horror anthologies like The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt. This 144-page hardcover, published by Fantagraphics, offers a chilling exploration of fate and the unforeseen consequences of seemingly trivial actions. Fans of dark, mysterious tales with a touch of the supernatural will find this work both captivating and unsettling. Comix, Thomas Ott, Fantagraphics, 2008 Fantagraphics 978-1560978756 Thomas Ott 2008

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2008

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Thomas Ott
hardcover/ 25 x 16 cm
978-1560978756
English
144

Thomas Ott is a Swiss artist renowned for his silent, scratchboard-rendered horror comics. With works like “Cinema Panopticum” and “The Number 73304-23-4153-6-96-8”, Ott channels dread and existential bleakness through meticulous black-and-white art. His wordless narratives unfold with haunting clarity, positioning him as a master of gothic atmosphere and visual storytelling.

The Number 73304-23-4153-6-96-8 is a wordless graphic novel by Swiss artist Thomas Ott, renowned for his intricate scratchboard illustrations. The narrative follows a prison executioner who discovers a slip of paper bearing the enigmatic number sequence after an inmate’s execution. Compelled by curiosity, he pockets the note, and soon, the numbers begin to manifest ominously in his life, leading him down a path of obsession and misfortune. Ott’s meticulous black-and-white artwork evokes a haunting atmosphere, reminiscent of classic horror anthologies like The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt. This 144-page hardcover, published by Fantagraphics, offers a chilling exploration of fate and the unforeseen consequences of seemingly trivial actions. Fans of dark, mysterious tales with a touch of the supernatural will find this work both captivating and unsettling. Comix, Thomas Ott, Fantagraphics, 2008 Fantagraphics 978-1560978756 Thomas Ott 2008