Ghostopolis

Doug TenNapel's Ghostopolis is a standalone graphic novel from Scholastic that follows a young boy with a terminal illness who is accidentally transported into a bizarre afterlife realm populated by ghosts and monsters. TenNapel both writes and illustrates this imaginative adventure, blending dark humor with heartfelt moments as the boy navigates a world of spectral bureaucrats and forgotten souls. Published in 2010, the book stands as a complete, self-contained story from a creator known for his distinctive, cartoonish art style and offbeat storytelling.