Bleekwater

In Bleekwater, Belgian creator Joris Mertens crafts a hauntingly quiet graphic novel for Oogachtend, launched in 2022. Following a solitary woman living in a remote coastal house, the story unfolds through wordless, watercolor pages that emphasize atmosphere over dialogue. Mertens, serving as both writer and artist, builds a mood of isolation and subtle menace, making this a striking example of modern European visual storytelling. Its single issue stands as a complete, self-contained work that rewards patient, close reading.