Snow White

Matt Phelan’s Snow White (2018–present, Candlewick Press) is a single-issue graphic novel that reimagines the classic fairy tale as a noir-tinged, Depression-era thriller. Written and illustrated entirely by Phelan, the story transplants the familiar characters into a gritty 1920s New York, where a young heiress flees a ruthless gangster stepmother. Phelan’s atmospheric, sepia-toned watercolors and silent-film storytelling breathe fresh life into the tale, making it a standout entry in the modern comics canon for its elegant blend of history and fantasy.