Part of our ongoing article series highlighting the best Comic Books, Graphic Novels, And Manga.

Today’s Favorite Comic, Manga, Graphic Novel:

Optic Nerve

Writers, Artists, Illustrators For Book:

Adrian Tomine

Description of Book / Series:

Collecting the first four issues of Adrian Tomine’s acclaimed comic series optic nerve, this book offers sixteen concise, haunting tales of modern life. The characters here appear to be well-adjusted on the surface, but Tomine takes us deeper into their lives, subtly examining their struggle to connect with friends and lovers.

Optic Nerve Volumes/Omnibuses

Sleepwalk and Other Stories

Summer Blonde

Shortcomings

Killing and Dying: Stories

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