Cages

Dave McKean's Cages (1993–1996) is a lyrical, painterly meditation on art and isolation, published by Kitchen Sink Press across three issues. Co-created with Clare Haythornthwaite, the series follows a struggling artist and his eccentric neighbors in a surreal, rain-slicked city, blending dense prose with McKean’s signature mixed-media artwork. It stands as an early landmark in experimental comics, showcasing McKean’s transition from celebrated cover artist to a singular, atmospheric storyteller.