The Best American Comics #2016
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects a curated selection of the year's most notable comic and graphic narrative works, as chosen by series editor Bill Kartalopoulos and guest editor Roz Chast. Featuring a diverse range of styles and voices from both established and emerging cartoonists, the 2016 edition offers a snapshot of the contemporary comics landscape through short stories, excerpts, and standalone pieces originally published in the preceding year.
"Killing and Dying" is a poignant, deeply personal story from Cece Bell, who both writes and illustrates this heartfelt entry in The Best American Comics 2016. Centered on a young Cece navigating life after becoming deaf at age four, the tale explores her quiet longing for connection—especially through the unexpected gift of a Phonic Ear that lets her hear her teachers from afar, yet still leaves her searching for a true friend. The story’s emotional core is brought to life with Bell’s expressive artwork and thoughtful lettering, while Marc Bell’s cover captures the mood with its stark, evocative lines.
In this heartfelt excerpt from *The Best American Comics #2016*, Cece Bell recounts her childhood journey after becoming deaf at age four, finding unexpected strength in a Phonic Ear that lets her hear her teachers from afar—turning her into a whispering superhero of the classroom. But beyond the device’s powers, what she truly longs for is a real friend who sees her for who she is.
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