How Loathsome#2

How Loathsome #2

Jan 2003 · NBM · 2.95 USD; 4.50 CAD

📊 ~1,560 copies sold its debut month

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In "Nanshoku," a grieving monk haunted by a broken vow confronts his past when he believes he’s found his lost lover reborn as a geisha. Written by Tristan Crane and Ted Naifeh under the pseudonym Catherine Gore, and illustrated with haunting detail by the duo, this issue unfolds with quiet intensity, blending spiritual longing with the delicate mystery of identity and memory. The cover by Ted Naifeh captures the story’s melancholic elegance.

Contains 2 stories

Nanshoku

11 pp

Script Tristan Crane [as Catherine Gore], Ted Naifeh [as Catherine Gore]Pencils Ted Naifeh, Tristan CraneInks Ted Naifeh, Tristan CraneLetters Tristan Crane, Ted Naifeh

In "Nanshoku," an older monk grapples with guilt after breaking a promise to die with his younger lover, only to later believe he’s found the man reborn as a geisha. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring memory, loss, and the fragile line between devotion and obsession.

Alex

12 pp

Script Tristan Crane, Ted NaifehPencils Ted Naifeh, Tristan CraneInks Ted Naifeh, Tristan CraneLetters Tristan Crane, Ted Naifeh

Catherine GoreAlex (introduction)

In "Alex," Catherine grapples with the quiet weight of friendship and dependency as she spends time with her best friend Alex, a longtime addict whose presence lingers between moments of clarity and collapse. Written by Tristan Crane and Ted Naifeh, with art and letters by the duo, the story unfolds in a tender, grounded portrait of connection strained by addiction.