Bardo

In Bardo (2022–2023), Scratch Books published a three-issue meditation on liminal spaces, crafted by writers Daniel Odija, Charlotte Pothuizen, and Dirk Zijlstra, with Wojciech Stefaniec providing the hauntingly atmospheric art throughout. The series explores the Tibetan Buddhist concept of the bardo as a metaphor for transitional states, weaving together surreal, introspective narratives that blur the line between life, death, and memory. A quietly ambitious work, it stands out for its collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach and its willingness to treat the comic page as a space for philosophical reflection.