Pictures That Tick

A short-lived but distinctive two-issue series from Dark Horse, Pictures That Tick (2009–2014) collects acclaimed cartoonist Dave McKean's experimental, wordless narratives that blend photography, painting, and collage into haunting, dreamlike visual stories. The series showcases McKean's singular approach to sequential art, where each page is a self-contained, atmospheric piece that rewards patient viewing. Though brief, it stands as a concentrated showcase of McKean's boundary-pushing style and his influence on the medium's visual language.