The title is Latin for “have mercy on us,” and I can think
of nothing better to call this book.
Misery and despair are what fuels this one, and it is so beautifully,
heart-breakingly done, it’s truly a wonder to behold. The blurb on the back says, “This is a story
of loss, pain, fear, loneliness, shame, and hope.” I’ll be damned if I can find the part about
hope, though. This will depress the shit
out of you . . . but in a good way. This
is a satisfying tale, and in some parts, it might remind you of
ERASERHEAD. I’ve said before that writer
and illustrator Mat Festa isn’t the greatest when it comes to illustrating
people, but when it comes to otherworldly things, no one is better. There are some masterful, dreamy sequences in
this one. Do not miss it!
(PS: I know I'm behind on this one. It's just that for the life of me, I can't remember ever seeing this one at his table before.)
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