The Secrets of Coney Island

In The Secrets of Coney Island (2009–present, Silvester), German artist Reinhard Kleist, joined by co-writer Björn van Lent, explores the hidden histories and faded glamour of New York’s legendary amusement district. This single-issue comic blends documentary-style storytelling with evocative, moody artwork to uncover the island’s forgotten corners and the lives that shaped it. A small but resonant work, it stands as a thoughtful, atmospheric tribute to a place where memory and myth intertwine.