Correspondence from the End of the Universe #2

Menota's whimsical series continues with this volume 2 cover that perfectly captures the series' charming oddness — a blonde figure in a suit holds a red alien-creature mask and a cocktail glass, while a dark-haired companion in a robe cradles a plush, stitched creature and wears a sleepy green alien atop his head, all surrounded by hanging plants, framed shells, and curios that give the whole scene the feel of a very peculiar naturalist's shop. A small girl with rabbit-ear accessories holds up a display case of colorful shells, adding another layer of delightful strangeness to the ensemble. Seven Seas brings this 2023 release to English readers, and if the cover's densely charming detail is any indication, Menota has packed this volume with the same tender, quirky imagination that makes this series stand out.