Death Valley

In Death Valley (2016–present), writer and artist Kris Carter crafts a stark, minimalist one-shot from Clair de Lune that follows a lone wanderer through a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape. The single issue establishes a hauntingly quiet tone, with Carter’s sparse, expressive art and sparse dialogue conveying a world stripped to its essentials. This self-contained story matters as a focused, atmospheric meditation on survival and isolation, showcasing Carter’s ability to build a complete narrative in a single, potent issue.