Swimming in Darkness

In Swimming in Darkness (2019–present, Arsenal Pulp Press), writer David Homel and artist Lucas Harari craft a single-issue graphic novel that plunges into the surreal, atmospheric world of a young architecture student drawn to a mysterious thermal bath complex in the Swiss Alps. Harari’s haunting, monochromatic art—all deep blues and stark shadows—anchors this meditative exploration of obsession, memory, and the pull of hidden landscapes. Published as a standalone work, it stands out for its quiet, cinematic storytelling and its ability to blend architectural precision with dreamlike unease. A striking debut from Harari, it matters as a distinctive, self-contained graphic novel that lingers long after the final page.