Delphine (2006-2009 Fantagraphics) comic books 2008-2010

Story and art by Richard Sala. Where is Delphine? Where can she be, this lovely object of our nameless traveler's affection - or, perhaps, obsession? Since stepping off the train into Delphine's hometown - surrounded on all sides by a deep black forest - the traveler has found nothing but trouble. It seems the townsfolk aren't satisfied with simply being unhelpful - they are openly hostile and may even, for reasons he can't understand, want to kill him. Perhaps our poor Prince Charming was hoping for a fairy tale romance. While he did get the fairy tale, along with its witches and wicked stepmothers and haunted forests and evil spells, he may find that not all fairy tales end with "happily ever after." In this penultimate issue of the four-part series, our traveler makes a startling discovery and faces a new horror that drives him to the brink of absolute madness. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Story and Art by Richard Sala. It's here! The horrifying final chapter of the critically acclaimed macabre mini-series by Richard Sala! Lauded by Rue Morgue Magazine, among others, DELPHINE follows a traveler searching for his lost love and encountering a number of frightening obstacles along the way. These include witches, werewolves, bloody murder and a pack of sinister dwarves. (Did we mention that this is a twisted re-imagining of "Snow White"?) Despite all this, the traveler persists, staggering onward towards a hair-raising climax and an inevitable confrontation with unspeakable evil! Mark your calendars -- in blood! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.