Psychodrama Illustrated #7

In "Desalde," Gilbert Hernandez crafts a haunting, atmospheric tale set in a medieval-style world where superstition rules and women are punished for reading. The story follows Desalde, a high-level prostitute navigating a society that executes those who defy its rigid, arbitrary laws—revealing its cruelty when Zud is condemned for a crime he didn’t commit. With all art and lettering by Hernandez, the issue’s stark visuals and layered storytelling immerse readers in a world where power and fear are as much a part of daily life as the shadows that linger in the streets.