Twelve Gems

Lane Milburn’s Twelve Gems (2014–present, Fantagraphics) is a single-issue comic that distills a surreal, self-contained fable into its pages, showcasing Milburn’s distinctive visual storytelling. The series—so far a solitary gem—matters as a compact, standalone work from an artist whose style bridges meticulous detail and dreamlike whimsy, offering a snapshot of Fantagraphics’ commitment to idiosyncratic, creator-driven comics.