The Leaning Girl

In The Leaning Girl (2014–present, Alaxis Press), a young woman literally tilts at a permanent angle, a physical anomaly that becomes the lens for a surreal, architectural mystery. This one-issue comic brings together the visionary creative team of Benoît Peeters, François Schuiten, Marie-Françoise Plissart, and Stephen D. Smith, continuing their shared exploration of impossible spaces and bureaucratic wonder. A singular, self-contained story, it matters as a compact yet resonant entry in the Obscure Cities cycle, distilling the series' signature blend of philosophical inquiry and stunningly detailed world-building into a single, haunting image.