Temperance

In Temperance, Cathy Malkasian crafts a quiet, wordless graphic novel for Fantagraphics, following a solitary woman's journey through a surreal, dreamlike landscape. The story unfolds entirely through Malkasian's expressive, finely detailed black-and-white illustrations, inviting readers to interpret the narrative's emotional and symbolic weight. This 2010 debut issue stands as a singular, meditative work from a creator better known for her animation, showcasing her distinctive visual storytelling.