Optic Nerve #7

Jun 1994 · Adrian Tomine · 2.00 USD

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In "Stammer," Adrian Tomine offers a quiet, personal moment in Optic Nerve #7, stepping out of the narrative to reflect on his journey as a self-published creator and his transition to Drawn & Quarterly. With his signature intimate style, Tomine shares a candid note to readers, expressing gratitude and marking a shift in his creative path. The issue, drawn, inked, lettered, and written entirely by Tomine, features a cover by him as well, making it a deeply personal chapter in the series.

Contains 7 stories

Stammer

1 pp · Drama

Happy Anniversary

6 pp · Drama

Laundry

2 pp · Drama

Sleep = Waste

4 pp · Non-Fiction, Biography

Adrian Tomine

Dine and Dash

6 pp · Drama

Grind

2 pp · Drama

The Author Addresses The Audience

1 pp

In this brief, introspective page from Optic Nerve #7, Adrian Tomine steps out of his usual narrative to speak directly to readers, reflecting on his shift from self-publishing to Drawn & Quarterly and expressing gratitude to the audience who followed along over the past seven issues. The moment feels personal and candid, a quiet pause in the anthology that underscores the connection between creator and reader.