Zerocalcare: Tentacles At My Throat

In Zerocalcare: Tentacles At My Throat (2022–present, Ablaze Publishing), the acclaimed Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare delivers a single-issue, self-contained story that distills his signature blend of deadpan humor and existential anxiety. Following a protagonist who finds an impossible creature literally lodged in his throat, the comic explores the absurdity of trying to live a normal life while wrestling with an internal, inescapable problem. This English-language release brings Zerocalcare’s distinctive, hyper-detailed art and wry narration to a new audience, offering a sharp, standalone vignette that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.