Mothballs

Mothballs is a surreal, one-shot comic from Fantagraphics, launched in 2024, that follows a young girl who discovers a strange, moth-ridden world beneath her bed. The series, created by artist and writer Noah Van Sciver, blends dark humor with poignant coming-of-age themes, offering a singular, self-contained story. Its importance lies in Van Sciver’s distinctive, expressive linework and his ability to craft a deeply personal narrative within a fantastical, slightly unsettling premise.