Patience

"The subhead of this graphic novel promises “A cosmic timewarp deathtrip to the primordial infinite of everlasting love.” It’s not wrong, and for a dedicated follower of Dan Clowes, Patience travels to a genre and place unexpected enough to qualify as a plot twist that I won’t spoil here. While the love story moves quickly, the familiar feelings of alienation and loss that Clowes is known for remain long after the last panel. Beautiful and life-affirming colors provide an uncomfortable contrast to the story — and a freshness to Clowes’ signature style. For someone new to his work, it’s a fine example of why he has so many loyal readers — and awards."