The Hand of Black and Other Stories

Martin Cendreda’s The Hand of Black and Other Stories (Fantagraphics, 2021–present) collects his idiosyncratic, ink-washed short comics into a single issue, showcasing his knack for surreal, deadpan storytelling. Cendreda’s clean, expressive linework and offbeat humor define this anthology, which gathers tales of strange objects, mundane oddities, and quiet absurdity. It’s a compact showcase of a singular cartoonist’s voice, offering a distinctive glimpse into contemporary alternative comics.