The Monuments

The Monuments (2021–present, Automaton Press) is a single-issue comic that blends history and speculative fiction, with a creative team led by writers Michael Isenberg, Michael S. Bracco, and Oliver Mertz, and artist Michael S. Bracco. It explores the hidden story of the Monuments Men—the Allied unit tasked with protecting cultural treasures during World War II—through a fresh, visually driven lens. This debut issue establishes a thoughtful, action-tinged foundation, marking the series' entry into the conversation around war, art, and legacy.