Delphine

Richard Sala’s Delphine, a singular, self-contained graphic novel from Fantagraphics (2012–present), is a moody, atmospheric thriller that follows a young woman’s unsettling journey into a remote, snowbound town. Sala, the series’ sole writer and artist, crafts a story steeped in gothic dread and eerie mystery, defined by his signature scratchy, expressionistic linework and a haunting sense of isolation. This one-issue series stands as a potent, self-contained example of Sala’s ability to blend noir, horror, and dark fairy-tale elements into a uniquely compelling narrative.