The Reason for Dragons #[nn]

This standalone graphic novel by writer/artist Chris Northrop tells a poignant coming-of-age story set in a small Midwestern town. It follows a lonely teenager who finds unexpected friendship and a sense of purpose through his encounters with an eccentric old man who claims to be hunting a dragon in the nearby woods. The book explores themes of grief, imagination, and the search for meaning in a quiet, character-driven narrative with expressive black-and-white art.