Bright-Eyed at Midnight

A single-issue graphic novella from Fantagraphics, Bright-Eyed at Midnight (2015) is a self-contained story by writer and artist Leslie Stein. Known for her poetic, diary-like style, Stein crafts a quiet, introspective narrative that follows a young woman through a single night in New York City. This standalone work showcases Stein's distinctive blend of loose, expressive linework and deeply personal storytelling, marking a poignant entry in her catalog of intimate, slice-of-life comics.