Shadows of the Sea
Shadows of the Sea
Shadows of the Sea
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Description
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On the lonely road meet two outcasts -- Doris, a small but spitfire woman and Stanwick, a shy and sensitive dog. Each of this unlikely pair harbors grief, and must decide whether to stay with the pain or run from it. On their journey, the two travel through lush forests, to the eerily abandoned town of echoes, clear to the "mudder" sea, where they finally confront the unbearable trauma of their pasts.
Cartoonist Cathy Malkasian's graphic novels are known to be crafted with layered, affecting allegory and metaphor, and Shadows of the Sea is no exception. In this story, shadows become characters themselves, weighed down with painful truth. They cannot be released until their owners acknowledge, reflect, and heal. Charged by the magic of the "mudder" sea, the shadows reveal the loss Doris and Stanwick have been carrying -- a husband and a child -- and sets them free at last.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
The fantastic world Malkasian has painted is cruel and strange, to be sure, but it still affords the possibility of healing. Shadows of the Sea lingers not because of its darkness, but because of the hope that emerges after a brave confrontation with bitter truths.-- "The Beat"
Shadows of the Sea questions the value of "escaping" reality versus the bravery of inhabiting it. For readers who appreciate the works of Shaun Tan or Raymond Briggs, Malkasian's latest offers a rich, immersive experience that lingers long after the final page is turned.-- "RetroFuturista"
Malkasian has once again created a stunningly original and wholly involving tale. Readers are guaranteed to connect with Stanwick and Doris, making this a buoyant quest of discovery and emotional engagement.-- "Cinema Sentries"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Fantagraphics Books
Pub date:
2025-11-04
Length:
168 pages
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