Cerebus #6

This sixth volume of Dave Sim's epic Cerebus series collects issues #66-80, following the aardvark as he becomes entangled in a complex love triangle with the enigmatic Jaka and the wealthy Lord Julius. Set against the backdrop of the fictional city-state of Iest, the story delves into themes of obsession, art, and mortality, culminating in a poignant and tragic climax that marks a turning point in the series. The volume is named after the Oscar Wilde poem 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol,' which serves as a thematic touchstone for the narrative's exploration of love and loss.