Magnolia & Vern: The Forest

Amanda E. Ahlstrom's Magnolia & Vern: The Forest is a self-contained, single-issue comic from 2014, written and illustrated entirely by Ahlstrom. It introduces a quiet, atmospheric tale set in the woods, centering on the bond between its two title characters. As a creator-owned work, it showcases Ahlstrom's singular vision as both writer and artist, offering a focused, intimate story that stands on its own.