Daybreak

In Daybreak, Brian Ralph delivers a hauntingly quiet zombie story for Drawn & Quarterly that strips the genre to its stark essentials. Told from the first-person perspective of an unnamed survivor, the comic unfolds as a wordless, monochrome journey through a desolate cityscape, where every panel builds tension through Ralph’s signature minimalist linework. Since its 2013 debut, this single-issue work has stood out for its atmospheric, almost cinematic approach to survival horror, proving that a single, carefully crafted comic can leave a lasting impression. It remains a distinctive entry in the publisher’s catalog, showcasing Ralph’s ability to tell a complete, chilling narrative without a single spoken word.