Magnolia & Vern: The Map

In this 2017 one-shot from Amanda E. Ahlstrom, a young girl named Magnolia and her best friend, a tiny dragon named Vern, set out to follow a mysterious map through a whimsical, storybook-style world. Written and illustrated entirely by Ahlstrom, the issue introduces a gentle, all-ages fantasy adventure focused on curiosity and friendship. While a single issue, it marks the start of a series that continues to unfold in subsequent installments.