Pretenders [Actus Box]

Pretenders [Actus Box] is a single-issue comic from Actus Tragicus, published in 2001. This Israeli anthology series brings together a rotating roster of creators to explore themes of identity, pretense, and performance through short, self-contained stories. Known for its experimental, literary bent, the series showcases the distinctive voices of the Actus Tragicus collective, including Rutu Modan and Yirmi Pinkus, and stands as a key artifact of early-2000s alternative comics. Its concise, varied format makes it a compelling snapshot of a vital moment in independent Israeli cartooning.