Hypericon

Manuele Fior’s Hypericon (2022–present, Coconino Press) is a singular, ongoing comic series that unfolds in a richly imagined near-future Italy, blending science fiction with intimate human drama. Written and illustrated entirely by Fior, the series so far comprises a single, dense issue that explores themes of memory, identity, and environmental change through his signature watercolor-like linework and atmospheric storytelling. As a work from an acclaimed European cartoonist, Hypericon stands out for its literary sensibility and painterly visuals, marking a thoughtful addition to contemporary graphic literature.