Graphic Novel 'Light' (Comic/Zine)

A small graphic novel (zine, comic) about a platypus, wandering deeper into his dream, helping a giant toad, known as 'the presence' to face his demons.

Based on 14 prompts of Inktober 2023, with illustrations and a bit of text.
*comes with an extra print of an illustration from the booklet!

Written and illustrated by Nadie van Wijk

Story:

The story revolves around a Platypus exploring its dreams and encountering a large toad named 'the presence.' Together, they delve into the dreamworld, confronting a neglected and troubling entity—the demon, concealed and avoided for too long.

In a surprising turn, the toad becomes an ally, reaching out to the tormented demon and breaking its chains. As the Platypus awakens, it comes to realize that life is more complex than it initially appeared. The narrative subtly emphasizes the importance of facing one's own demons for mental well-being, shedding light on the transformative power that arises when you confront and overcome personal struggles.

The graphic novel will be packed in cellophane, wrapped in beautiful tissue paper together with the free print (see pictures). The illustrations are rich black with vibrant colors (yellow).
I've chosen for a special coating on the cover. Matt with a coating that prevents scratches.

- A5 size (148x210cm / 5.8 x 8.3 inches)
- 28 pages (incl. cover)
- Finish: cover matt finish, staples
- Language: English

Printed on 120gr (biopure) paper (inside), cover on 250gr (biopure) paper.

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(!) Orders will be shipped from The Netherlands.
Orders within The Netherlands will receive tracking information.
Orders outside The Netherlands will not receive any tracking information.
If you want to receive a shipping upgrade (with tracking) please contact me, but note that these can be a bit more expensive.

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All artwork copyright © Nadie van Wijk 2025
Artwork may not be reproduced by any process without my permission.