Monica (graphic novel)

2023 graphic novel by Daniel Clowes

Monica

Creator| Daniel Clowes
Date| October 3, 2023
Page count| 106 pages
Publisher| Fantagraphics
ISBN| 978-1683968825
Chronology
Preceded by| Patience

Monica is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Daniel Clowes, published in 2023 by Fantagraphics.[1] Described as a genre-bending thriller, is a series of interconnected narratives that collectively tell the life story of its title character.

The book also explores cults, conspiracy theories, and the mid-20th century.

## Reception

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Monica received critical acclaim. In his review for The New York Times, Junot Díaz deemed the graphic novel "a masterpiece",[2] while Vanity Fair stated that Clowes had reached a "new artistic peak".[3]

American filmmaker Ari Aster named Monica the Best Book of 2023.[4]

The comic also received the prestigious Fauve d'Or at the 51e Édition of the "Festival de la BD d'Angoulême" in January 2024.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Monica" Fantagraphics. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
2. ^ Díaz, Junot (October 2, 2023). "Daniel Clowes Dreams of the Apocalypse". The New York Times. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
3. ^ Hood, Bryan (October 2, 2023). "Daniel Clowes on His Most Personal Work Yet". Vanity Fair. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
4. ^ Dolan, Leah (December 19, 2023). "The best books of 2023, according to global tastemakers". CNN. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
5. ^ "Palmarès 2024 - Festival de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême". www.bdangouleme.com (in French). Retrieved January 28, 2024.

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Daniel Clowes

Comics series|

* Lloyd Llewellyn
* Eightball

Graphic novels|

* Pussey!
* Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron
* Ghost World
* David Boring
* Ice Haven
* Wilson
* Mister Wonderful
* The Death-Ray
* Patience
* Monica

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* Caricature
* Twentieth Century Eightball

Films|

* Ghost World
* Art School Confidential
* Wilson

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