Annie has terrible luck with pets; every animal she cares for meets an untimely end. When she discovers a strange creature named Ojo in a drainpipe, Annie believes her fortune might change. This graphic novel delves into themes of grief and coping, as Annie navigates her mother’s recent death and her strained relationship with her sister. Sam Kieth’s distinctive art style, complemented by contributions from Alex Pardee and Chris Wisnia, brings a surreal and emotional depth to this poignant narrative.
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Sam Kieth blends surrealism, vulnerability, and distorted expressionism in a style unlike anyone else in comics. Known for “The Maxx”, his work explores trauma, imagination, and self-perception with raw honesty and visual invention. Kieth’s loose, emotive line and unorthodox layouts disrupt conventional narrative space, making him a singular voice in the psychological depths of 1990s comics.
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Sam Kieth blends surrealism, vulnerability, and distorted expressionism in a style unlike anyone else in comics. Known for “The Maxx”, his work explores trauma, imagination, and self-perception with raw honesty and visual invention. Kieth’s loose, emotive line and unorthodox layouts disrupt conventional narrative space, making him a singular voice in the psychological depths of 1990s comics.
Annie has terrible luck with pets; every animal she cares for meets an untimely end. When she discovers a strange creature named Ojo in a drainpipe, Annie believes her fortune might change. This graphic novel delves into themes of grief and coping, as Annie navigates her mother’s recent death and her strained relationship with her sister. Sam Kieth’s distinctive art style, complemented by contributions from Alex Pardee and Chris Wisnia, brings a surreal and emotional depth to this poignant narrative. Comic, 2005, Sam Kieth, Alex Pardee, Chris Wisnia, Norma Norma 978-8498143102 Sam Kieth 2005