The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch #[nn]

In "The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch," Neil Gaiman crafts a haunting, dreamlike tale of a summer spent at a seaside arcade, where a troubled teen's quiet fascination with a mysterious Punch and Judy Man and a mermaid-like performer spirals into something far more unsettling. Through the surreal, hand-crafted visuals of Dave McKean—whose singular art, inks, colors, and lettering define the entire look of the issue—the line between memory, myth, and madness blurs as buried family secrets begin to surface. A 1995 gem from DC, this story is a masterclass in atmosphere and unease, all rendered in McKean’s unforgettable, deeply personal style.