Blankets

Craig Thompson's Blankets is a seminal, single-volume graphic novel published by Casterman in 2004, often cited as a landmark of the autobiographical comics movement. The story is a deeply personal, coming-of-age memoir that explores themes of faith, first love, and family, centered on a young artist's relationship with a girl he meets at a winter church camp. Thompson's lush, expressive black-and-white artwork and intimate, unflinching storytelling make it a defining work of the early 2000s alternative comics scene. Its emotional resonance and artistic ambition continue to influence creators and readers, securing its place as a modern classic.