Chance in Hell HC (2007 Fantagraphics) By Gilbert Hernandez comic books 2005-2007

1st printing. Story and art by Gilbert Hernandez. Gilbert Hernandez's first original graphic novel from Fantagraphics follows on the heels of his acclaimed graphic novel, Sloth, from DC's Vertigo Comics 2006. Chance in Hell tells the story about a little orphan girl who lives in the slums of the slums. Nobody knows who she is or where she's from, but her fellow shantytown inhabitants collectively look over her. The three-act story follows our heroine as she is adopted by a decent man who raises her well, and she eventually marries a kind, well-to-do man, only to discover that she can't relate to the good life and the comforts he provides. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 124 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.