Sticks and Stones

Peter Kuper’s Sticks and Stones (2004–present, Random House) is a single-issue graphic novel that uses the classic children’s rhyme as a springboard for a darkly satirical, wordless visual narrative. Kuper, serving as both writer and artist, delivers a sharp commentary on the power of language and violence through his signature scratchboard style. This brief but potent work matters as a concise, standalone example of Kuper’s ability to pack political and social critique into a deceptively simple format.