Castle Waiting

From 2000 onward, Linda Medley’s Castle Waiting (Cartoon Books) reimagines classic fairy-tale tropes through a warm, character-driven lens, focusing on the denizens of a mysterious, welcoming fortress. Medley, the sole writer and artist, crafts a richly detailed world where familiar figures like the Sleeping Beauty’s castle find new life as a refuge for misfits and outcasts. Though its initial run comprised a single issue, the series endures as a beloved cult favorite for its gentle humor, intricate linework, and thoughtful exploration of community and belonging.