Big Questions

Anders Nilsen’s spare, painted epic from Drawn & Quarterly unfolds across nine issues, a slow-burning meditation on life, death, and the vast indifference of the world as seen through the tiny dramas of birds, insects, and a lost button. The series, ongoing since 2005, builds its quiet, haunting power from Nilsen’s singular vision as both writer and artist, crafting a landscape where a single falling object can ripple through an entire ecosystem. It matters as a landmark of modern alternative comics, proving that the most profound stories can be told with minimal words and maximum silence.