Daybreak

In Daybreak, Brian Ralph crafts a nearly wordless, post-apocalyptic survival story told through a unique first-person perspective, where the reader is cast as the protagonist's mute companion. Published by Drawn & Quarterly in 2011, this single-issue comic uses Ralph's signature rough-hewn, expressive art to build a tense, quiet world of zombies and small human connections. A masterclass in visual storytelling, it stands out for its immersive, "you-are-there" approach to the zombie genre.