The Empress Cixtisis

In The Empress Cixtisis (2019–present, Fantagraphics), Anne Simon crafts a surreal, single-issue saga of a powerful, otherworldly ruler navigating a universe of absurdist logic and cosmic whimsy. This standalone comic showcases Simon's distinctive, intricately detailed art and her talent for blending deadpan humor with dreamlike fantasy. A singular, self-contained vision, it stands as a testament to the artist's unique voice in contemporary alternative comics.