The Number 73304-23-4153-6-96-8

Thomas Ott's single-issue series for Fantagraphics, published in 2008, is a wordless, hauntingly intricate black-and-white comic that follows the surreal, nightmarish journey of a mysterious number. Crafted entirely by Ott through his signature scratchboard technique, the book unfolds as a silent, atmospheric puzzle, blending existential dread with darkly whimsical imagery. As a unique, self-contained work from a master of visual storytelling, it stands as a striking example of the artist's ability to convey complex narratives without a single word.