Cinema Panopticum is a wordless graphic novel by Swiss artist Thomas Ott, consisting of five interconnected horror stories rendered in his distinctive scratchboard style. The narrative follows a young girl who, unable to afford the attractions at a carnival, discovers the Cinema Panopticum—a collection of mysterious peep shows. Each viewing reveals a dark tale, blending elements of suspense, surrealism, and macabre humor. Ott’s meticulous artwork and storytelling evoke a haunting atmosphere, making this work a notable contribution to contemporary horror comics.
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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.
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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.
Cinema Panopticum is a wordless graphic novel by Swiss artist Thomas Ott, consisting of five interconnected horror stories rendered in his distinctive scratchboard style. The narrative follows a young girl who, unable to afford the attractions at a carnival, discovers the Cinema Panopticum—a collection of mysterious peep shows. Each viewing reveals a dark tale, blending elements of suspense, surrealism, and macabre humor. Ott’s meticulous artwork and storytelling evoke a haunting atmosphere, making this work a notable contribution to contemporary horror comics. Graphic Novel, Loco Rabia, Thomas Ott, 2016 Loco Rabia 978-9873712227 Thomas Ott 2016