Sleepwalk and Other Stories

In this debut issue from Drawn & Quarterly, Adrian Tomine presents a pair of quietly devastating short stories that showcase his signature blend of sharp observation and emotional restraint. The title story follows a young woman navigating the unsettling gaps between her waking life and dreams, while its companion piece explores the fragile connections between strangers on a bus. As Tomine’s first solo comic for the publisher, this 1997 release announced a singular voice in alternative comics—one that would go on to define the era’s introspective, slice-of-life storytelling.