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Body Beneath is a curated assemblage of some of the most daring comic strips, distinguished by an experimental blend of absurdity and poignant commentary. Readers encounter bizarre vignettes such as a spider‑laden pet horse head, canine protagonists confronting existential dread in a ruined world, and a romantic interlace wrapped around a hit‑man’s assignment.
The volume showcases the work of a rising talent at the pinnacle of contemporary cartooning, celebrated for striking visual flair, humor, and a capacity to disturb and beautify in equal measure. It stands as a testimony to the enduring power of the graphic narrative form.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Michael DeForge
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