Exit Wounds

Rutu Modan's Exit Wounds is a graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly, first published in 2008. This singular, self-contained story follows a young Israeli man searching for his missing father, weaving a poignant mystery through the fractured landscape of modern Tel Aviv. Modan masterfully balances a tense, character-driven plot with her distinctive, warm linework, creating a work that is both a compelling thriller and a deeply human portrait of family and connection. It stands as a landmark of contemporary comics, celebrated for its nuanced storytelling and its sensitive exploration of life in a politically charged world.