Plaque

Ben Katchor’s Plaque (2003–2007) is a two-issue comics series from avant-verlag, a brief but characteristically idiosyncratic outing from the acclaimed cartoonist. Known for his dense, melancholic urban fantasies, Katchor here serves as both writer and artist, weaving a singular narrative that meditates on the strange detritus of city life. Though its run was short, Plaque stands as a concentrated example of Katchor’s unique voice in alternative comics, a quiet but essential footnote to his larger body of work.