Delphine (2006-2009 Fantagraphics) comic books 2008

Story and art by Richard Sala. Where is Delphine? Where can she be, this lovely object of our nameless traveler's affection - or, perhaps, obsession? Since stepping off the train into Delphine's hometown - surrounded on all sides by a deep black forest - the traveler has found nothing but trouble. It seems the townsfolk aren't satisfied with simply being unhelpful - they are openly hostile and may even, for reasons he can't understand, want to kill him. Perhaps our poor Prince Charming was hoping for a fairy tale romance. While he did get the fairy tale, along with its witches and wicked stepmothers and haunted forests and evil spells, he may find that not all fairy tales end with "happily ever after." In this penultimate issue of the four-part series, our traveler makes a startling discovery and faces a new horror that drives him to the brink of absolute madness. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.