Zátopek

A single-issue graphic novel published by Voland & Quist in 2016, Zátopek profiles the legendary Czech long-distance runner Emil Zátopek, capturing his extraordinary athletic achievements and his symbolic role during a turbulent era in his country's history. The comic is most associated with its writer and artist, who distills Zátopek's life into a compact, visually striking narrative. It matters as a focused, respectful tribute to a national hero, using the comic medium to explore the intersection of sports, politics, and personal endurance.