S.O.S.

Mark Kalesniko’s S.O.S., a single-issue comic from Fantagraphics published in 1992, follows a drifter who stumbles into a strange coastal town and its even stranger inhabitants. Kalesniko’s moody, expressive artwork and understated storytelling give this self-contained tale a quiet, haunting resonance. Though brief, it stands as an early showcase of his distinctive voice in alternative comics.