Herman by Trade

In Herman by Trade, Chris W. Kim crafts a single-issue graphic novella for SelfMadeHero that explores the quiet, surreal life of a man named Herman, whose existence is subtly reshaped by a mysterious trade. Through Kim’s distinctive, minimalist artwork and understated storytelling, the book examines themes of identity, labor, and the strange transactions that define human connection. This 2017 debut marks a thoughtful, self-contained entry from a singular creator-voice in contemporary comics.