Cover: Scott Morse

The Barefoot Serpent #[nn]

Sep 2003 · Top Shelf · [40.00 USD]

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“The Barefoot Serpent”

About this Collection

This graphic novel by Scott Morse is a meditative, wordless story that weaves together three narratives across different times and places, linked by themes of nature, creativity, and the legacy of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The book uses lush, expressive watercolor art to explore the connections between a young boy in modern-day California, a samurai in feudal Japan, and Kurosawa himself during the making of his film Rashomon. Originally released in 2003 by Top Shelf, this edition collects the complete work in a single volume.

"The Barefoot Serpent" is a poignant, visually rich graphic novel by Scott Morse, who wrote, drew, inked, colored, and lettered every page—showcasing his singular artistic voice. Framed by a biographical sketch of filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, the story follows an unnamed family as they journey to Hawaii to confront grief, weaving personal loss with the quiet power of memory and place. The cover, also by Morse, complements the introspective tone with its distinctive, hand-crafted style.

writer, artist, inker, colorist, letterer Scott Morse · cover Scott Morse