Monica (graphic novel)
2023 graphic novel by Daniel Clowes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monica is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Daniel Clowes, published in 2023 by Fantagraphics.[1] Described as a genre-bending thriller, is a series of interconnected narratives that collectively tell the life story of its title character.
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| Creator | Daniel Clowes |
| Date | October 3, 2023 |
| Page count | 106 pages |
| Publisher | Fantagraphics |
| ISBN | 978-1683968825 |
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| Preceded by | Patience |
The book also explores cults, conspiracy theories, and the mid-20th century.
Reception
Monica received critical acclaim. In his review for The New York Times, Junot Díaz deemed the graphic novel "a masterpiece",[2] while Vanity Fair stated that Clowes had reached a "new artistic peak".[3]
American filmmaker Ari Aster named Monica the Best Book of 2023.[4]
The comic also received the prestigious Fauve d'Or at the 51e Édition of the "Festival de la BD d'Angoulême" in January 2024.[5]
References
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