Centralia

In Centralia (2021–present, Scratch Books), writer and artist Miel Vandepitte crafts a haunting, atmospheric tale set in a decaying, post-industrial town. This debut issue establishes a world where memory and reality blur, following a protagonist drawn into the eerie, abandoned spaces of Centralia itself. Vandepitte’s singular vision—both writing and illustrating—makes this a deeply personal work, steeped in quiet dread and evocative, textured artwork. It’s a striking start to a series that explores how places hold onto the past, and how the past refuses to let go.