"Samoryn" in Chula Comic Magazine #1 (2005) introduces a quiet, introspective story from Karin Gafvelin, who writes, draws, inks, and letters the entire issue. Set during a sailing vacation, it follows Karin as she meets Anna and Niklas, forming a friendship with Niklas that feels one-sided—her efforts to connect are met with uncertainty, leaving her navigating the fragile, unspoken dynamics of connection and belonging. The cover by Karin Gafvelin captures the story’s intimate, reflective tone.
Contains 12 stories
Samoryn
1 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin Gafvelin
Två drakungar
Gudrun Sjödén
1 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
Namnlös flicka
Joakim Pirinen-inspirerat
1 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
Förälskelsen i Stina
6 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
Karin GafvelinStina
El Pollo Gordo
1 pp
Script Martin BugoslawPencils Martin BugoslawInks Martin BugoslawLetters Martin Bugoslaw
El Pollo Gordo
Hanna med H
2 pp
Script Martin BugoslawPencils Martin BugoslawInks Martin BugoslawLetters Martin Bugoslaw
My Little Trailer Trash Pony
7 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
Dykie-PonyAlkie-PonyWhite-Trash-PonyCowgirl-Pony
28 april – dagen då allting dog
2 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
KarinMeidi
You are pure, you are snow
4 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
KarinMalinMeidi (i flashback)EmelieFanny
Major Major Major Major
1 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
Major Major Major
Orr.
3 pp
Script Fanny WickströmPencils Fanny WickströmInks Fanny WickströmLetters Fanny Wickström
OrrYossarian
Hey Paranoia!
5 pp
Script Karin GafvelinPencils Karin GafvelinInks Karin GafvelinLetters Karin Gafvelin
KarinAnnaNiklas
In "Hey Paranoia!", Karin finds herself on a sailing trip where an unexpected connection forms with Niklas, sparking a one-sided friendship that leaves her scrambling to bridge the gap. As she tries to make the bond work, her efforts reveal just how hard it can be to reach someone who’s already turned away.
