Mr. Punch: The 20th Anniversary Edition #[nn]

Nov 2014 · DC · 34.99 USD; 41.99 CAD

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“The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch”

About this Collection

This deluxe hardcover reprints the acclaimed 1994 graphic novel by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, originally published as part of DC's Vertigo imprint. The story follows a young boy's unsettling summer at his family's seaside amusement arcade, where he becomes entangled with the dark, surreal history of Mr. Punch, blending autobiography with myth. This 20th Anniversary Edition includes a new introduction, additional sketches, and behind-the-scenes material from McKean's original artwork.

In "The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch," Neil Gaiman crafts a haunting summer tale where a troubled teen’s time at his grandfather’s seaside arcade takes a surreal turn after he encounters a mysterious Punch and Judy performer and a woman who plays a mermaid. With Dave McKean handling every aspect of the interior art, from pencils to colors to letters, the story unfolds like a dream caught between memory and nightmare, unraveling buried family secrets through a series of unsettling, intertwined moments. The 20th Anniversary Edition, featuring McKean’s original cover art, captures the eerie beauty of a tale where innocence and violence blur beneath the surface.