The Arrival

In The Arrival (2006–present, Lothian Books), a wordless graphic novel from artist Shaun Tan, a man leaves his family to seek a better life in a surreal, alien city. Through haunting, sepia-toned illustrations, the story explores the universal immigrant experience of dislocation and discovery. This single, richly imagined issue stands as a quiet masterpiece of visual storytelling, celebrated for its emotional depth and universal resonance.