Alex
Fantagraphics.
Alex (6-issue mini; w & a Mark Kaleskino). [From Fantagraphics: Alex is the story of failed dreams and the consequences faced by a man
who discovers that accomplishing his career goals are no route to inner
peace. It is a story about the redemptive power of art, and about how
fleeting those chances for redemption can be in a society that
emphasizes different values. This existential, 250-page exploration of
depression and the healing power of art was originally published over
ten years ago as a six-issue comic book series and is collected here as
one book for the first time. Kalesniko is a former Disney animator with
credits including Mulan, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. He has
also created the graphic novels Why Did Pete Duel Kill Himself? and
Mail Order Bride.] 