Marilyn: The Story of a Woman

Seven Stories Press published this single-issue biographical comic in 1996, offering a focused, intimate portrait of Marilyn Monroe's life and legacy. Created by a team of noted alternative cartoonists, the book distills the star's complex public and private selves into a concise graphic narrative. Its significance lies in treating a Hollywood icon with the depth and seriousness of literary nonfiction, making it a standout in the small but potent genre of celebrity biography in comics.