Mountebank

In the first issue of Mountebank (2017–present, Fantagraphics), a single comic sets the stage for a series about a charismatic con artist navigating a world of deception and high-stakes grifts. While the creative team remains unnamed, this opening installment establishes a tone of stylish, morally ambiguous intrigue that promises to explore the blurred lines between performance and reality. Though brief, the series marks a notable entry in Fantagraphics' catalog for its focus on the psychology of the mountebank archetype.