X'ed Out

X'ed Out, a single-issue comic from Rizzoli Libri published in 2011, is a surreal, self-contained graphic novella by acclaimed artist and writer Charles Burns. Known for his distinctive, meticulous black-and-white linework, Burns crafts a disorienting dreamscape that blends body horror, teen angst, and pop-culture detritus into a haunting, ambiguous narrative. This standalone work serves as a prelude to Burns's later trilogy, establishing his signature themes of identity and decay.