Heart in a Box

In Heart in a Box, a man who has lost his capacity to feel makes a deal to trade his literal, physical heart for the ability to experience emotion again—but the transaction comes with unexpected consequences. This single-issue comic from Dark Horse, released in 2021, is a standalone story written and illustrated by Meredith McClaren, whose delicate, expressive art brings a poignant, fable-like quality to the narrative. It’s a compact, emotionally resonant exploration of love, loss, and what we’re willing to sacrifice to feel whole.