Karmen [Paperback]

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST NEW COMICS OF 2022

Bold, intimate, and deeply human—this original graphic novel challenges what we think we know about life, death, and everything in between.

Spanish writer and artist GUILLEM MARCH is best known for his ongoing, extensive work with DC Comics onBatman, Catwoman,andHarley Quinnand has worked as an artist on several graphic novels including the English editions of Monika with Titan Comics and The Dream with Europe Comics.

Here, he takes up his pen for an edgy new volume about a highly unconventional angel named Karmen and the young woman she takes under her wing when a case of heartbreak strikes hard.

Packed with surprises and metaphysics, this gorgeously drawn series deploys tenderness and humor as it dives deep into topics that matter.

Collects KARMEN #1-5.Guillem March is an Spanish comic book artist and professional illustrator. He worked for Spanish Publisher Eros Comix on some of their adult comic books in 2000. His first published work for DC Comics was also his debut on the American comic book industry in 2008 on the titleJoker's Asylum: Poison Ivyand later he worked on other titles includingBatman,DetectiveComics,Azrael: Death's Dark Knight,Oracle: The Cure, Gotham GazetteandGotham City Sirens, which is probably the work for which he is most easily recognized.

Most recently he has been working for DC on titles likeJustice League Dark, Trinity of Sin, Sinestro, Earth 2: World's End, Starfireand he has also been working for Marvel Comics on the titleWolverines. His most recent creator-owned work with Image Comics isKarmen."This dark yet hopeful book examines death and life in a new way.""The wayKarmentells its story uniquely through compelling themes and striking artwork makes it an exceptional read."