In this 1995 one-shot from DC Comics’ Vertigo Voices imprint, writer Peter Milligan and artist Duncan Fegredo explore the dark intersections of art and identity. The narrative follows Andrew Sphinx, a reclusive artist obsessed with transforming his visage into a living masterpiece. To achieve this, he enlists David Scholem, a renowned cosmetic surgeon, to reshape his face into a Picasso-like abstraction. As the surgery progresses, themes of obsession, self-perception, and the nature of art intertwine, leading to a haunting conclusion. Fegredo’s evocative artwork complements Milligan’s psychological storytelling, making “Face” a compelling exploration of the extremes of artistic pursuit.
THE FACE
