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MONICA

Fantagraphics

.

2023

.

Daniel Clowes crafts stories of alienation, absurdity, and fragile identity with a tone both sardonic and deeply human. Known for Ghost World, David Boring, and Eightball, his work dissects suburban disaffection and postmodern ennui through meticulously controlled visual storytelling. Clowes’ style merges formal experimentation with psychological nuance, often blending satire, nostalgia, and melancholy in ways that feel timeless. A central figure in 1990s alternative comics, his influence extends into film, design, and literary fiction. Revered for his precision and emotional honesty, Clowes remains one of the most quietly radical voices in the medium.

Daniel Clowes

Fantagraphics

978-1683968825

106

English

2023

hardcover/ 28 x 22 cm

2023 Comix Daniel Clowes

In this acclaimed graphic novel, Monica embarks on an emotional journey to unravel the mysteries of her past and locate her estranged mother. Daniel Clowes blends multiple genres—crime, romance, horror, and conspiracy—into a deeply personal narrative exploring identity, family, and the search for belonging. Set against a vivid backdrop of mid-20th-century American anxieties and cult conspiracies, the storyline shifts between memories, reality, and dreams, capturing Monica’s resilience and vulnerability. With meticulous artwork and sharp dialogue, Monica earned the Fauve d’Or at the 2024 Angoulême Festival.

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Daniel Clowes

hardcover/ 28 x 22 cm

978-1683968825

English

106

Daniel Clowes crafts stories of alienation, absurdity, and fragile identity with a tone both sardonic and deeply human. Known for Ghost World, David Boring, and Eightball, his work dissects suburban disaffection and postmodern ennui through meticulously controlled visual storytelling. Clowes’ style merges formal experimentation with psychological nuance, often blending satire, nostalgia, and melancholy in ways that feel timeless. A central figure in 1990s alternative comics, his influence extends into film, design, and literary fiction. Revered for his precision and emotional honesty, Clowes remains one of the most quietly radical voices in the medium.

In this acclaimed graphic novel, Monica embarks on an emotional journey to unravel the mysteries of her past and locate her estranged mother. Daniel Clowes blends multiple genres—crime, romance, horror, and conspiracy—into a deeply personal narrative exploring identity, family, and the search for belonging. Set against a vivid backdrop of mid-20th-century American anxieties and cult conspiracies, the storyline shifts between memories, reality, and dreams, capturing Monica’s resilience and vulnerability. With meticulous artwork and sharp dialogue, Monica earned the Fauve d’Or at the 2024 Angoulême Festival.