The Heavy Bright

In The Heavy Bright, writer and artist Cathy Malkasian crafts a visually stunning, wordless fantasy for Fantagraphics, following a solitary woman and her luminous companion through a surreal, hand-drawn landscape. This 2023 debut issue immerses readers in a silent, meditative narrative exploring themes of connection and resilience against a stark, beautiful backdrop. Malkasian’s distinctive, textured art style—evocative of both woodcut prints and animation—makes this a compelling showcase for the power of visual storytelling.