Babel

In a world where language itself is a living, mutable force, Babel (2006–present, avant-verlag) is a single-issue comic from the acclaimed European publisher. Masterfully illustrated by David B., this standalone work explores the dizzying, often dangerous power of words and communication, offering a visually rich meditation on how we build—and are built by—our stories. A striking example of avant-verlag's commitment to thoughtful, artistic comics, it matters as a compact, resonant fable from one of the medium's most celebrated visual storytellers.