The Waiting

Keum Suk Gendry-Kim and translator Janet Hong bring the acclaimed Korean cartoonist's deeply researched graphic novel The Waiting to English-speaking readers through Drawn & Quarterly. This single-volume work, published in 2021, explores the lingering trauma of the Korean War through the story of a mother separated from her son during the conflict. Gendry-Kim's spare, evocative linework and compassionate storytelling illuminate the enduring human cost of a divided nation, making this a quietly powerful addition to the publisher's celebrated lineup of international graphic narratives.