David B. returns with more tales of myth and legend. The Veiled Prophet concerns the controversial figure of Hakim al-Muqanna – a lowly persian man from the 8th century who is enveloped by a mysterious shroud that falls from the sky. Hakim takes the form of a new and threatening prophet.
The Armed Garden and The Drum that Fell in Love cast the reader into the religious and nationalistic turmoil of 15th century Eastern European Christendom. In the Armed Garden a simple blacksmith believes he has been instructed by Adam and Eve to re-establish paradise in Bohemia (Czech Republic). His antagonist – Jan Žižka – himself a paradise seeker and Hussite crusader – must vanquish the Neo-Adamites. I could go on and on but we’ve already used up our 100 words. The artist’s obsessions are on full display in these all to short tales. More please.
The Incal is a compendium of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Moebius’ trippy graphic novels. Set in a futuristic dystopia, this mythological metaphysical mystery adventure follows private dick and anti-hero, John DiFool, on a series of bumbling and psychedelic journeys. With friends! Moebius’ illustrations are detailed and amazing and the tiniest of line gestures can describe a scene or a facial expression. Welcome to the Jodoverse.
Serially published in France as l’Ascension du Haut Mal between ’96 and 2003 by L’Association, the American translation appeared in its entirety as Epileptic in 2005. Epileptic chronicle’s the efforts of the Beauchard family as they struggle to treat their son’s severe epilepsy. The author explores the nature of his brother’s illness in an unsentimental manner as well as his own consuming fear that the illness is contagious. The author retreats into an increasingly elaborate fantasy world of mythology, cartoons, and war. I was initially drawn to this title because of the author’s unique visual style and intense illustrations. I quickly found the tragic narrative of familial angst difficult to resist and even more difficult to forget. 
