Blacklung

Chris Wright’s Blacklung (Fantagraphics, 2012–present) is a singular, self-contained graphic novel that blends seafaring adventure with a stark, expressionistic visual style. Wright serves as both writer and artist for this single-issue debut, crafting a grim, atmospheric tale of a ship’s crew confronting a brutal fate. Its raw, woodcut-inspired artwork and unflinching narrative make it a distinctive, quietly influential entry in the modern alternative comics landscape.