Ultrasound

Libros Walden brings to Spain Ultrasound, the acclaimed graphic novel by Conor Stechschulte. A thrilling narrative that lies somewhere between Cronenberg and Lynch, it masterfully uses the possibilities of the comic medium to make us constantly question what we're seeing and reading.

Driving home at night during a heavy storm, Glen gets a flat tire in a remote area with no cell service. He knocks on the door of the only house in sight and is greeted by Arthur, a strange middle-aged man, and his attractive young wife, Cyndi. The odd couple offers him a drink, followed by several more, strange confessions, and an unexpected proposition that Glen can't refuse. From there, Ultrasound plunges into a dizzying plot involving mind control, government secrets, gaslighting, and political intrigue, always staying one step ahead of the reader. Who can you trust when reality isn’t what it seems?

Originally published by the prestigious British publisher Breakdown Press and later collected by American publisher Fantagraphics, Ultrasound is one of the best comics of recent years. A fantastic volume of nearly 400 pages, hardcover, printed in five colors, which Conor Stechschulte uses brilliantly to enhance his masterful storytelling, building an impressive puzzle of intrigue that you’ll want to reread as soon as you finish.

Hand-lettered by Abel Cuevas.

Nominated for Best Graphic Novel at the Eisner Awards 2023

"Full of tonal shifts, new revelations, and Lynchian twists that make you rethink what you've previously read." — Comics Beat (100 Best Comics of the Decade)

"A mature and absorbing read that rewards multiple readings. The focus on the unpredictability of memory and perception keeps the reader as off-balance as the protagonists." — Broken Frontier (Nominated for Best Graphic Novel of 2022)

"A 'tour de force' of sophistication where Stechschulte develops a complex visual scheme that includes color variations to represent reality, memory, fantasy, and implanted memories." — Copacetic

"I don't remember being so captivated and immersed in a comic in a long time, a testament to the quality of Stechschulte's storytelling and his ability to communicate through his art." — Gosh

Technical Details
398 pages
18 x 25 cm
Hardcover binding

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Libros Walden publica en España la novela gráfica Ultrasound, la gran obra de Conor Stechschulte, un thriller en viñetas que se sitúa en algún punto entre Cronenberg y Lynch utilizando las posibilidades del medio del cómic de forma magistral para hacer que dudemos en todo momento sobre lo que estamos viendo y leyendo.

Conduciendo a casa de noche durante una gran tormenta, Glen pincha en una zona sin cobertura. Llama a la puerta de la única casa que ve y es recibido por Arthur, un extraño hombre de mediana edad y su atractiva y joven mujer, Cyndi. La extraña pareja le sirve una copa, a la que siguen unas cuantas más, confesiones extrañas y una propuesta inesperada que Glen no puede rechazar. A partir de ahí, Ultrasound se zambulle en una trama vertiginosa que incluye control mental, secretos gubernamentales, luz de gas e intriga política que siempre está un paso por delante del lector. ¿En quién puedes confiar cuando la realidad no es lo que parece?

Publicado originalmente por la prestigiosa editorial británica Breakdown Press y recopilado después por la americana Fantagraphics, Ultrasound es uno de los mejores cómics de los últimos años, un volumen fantástico de casi 400 páginas, tapa dura e impreso en cinco colores que Conor Stechschulte usa de un modo brillante y que acentúan su maestría narrativa para construir un impresionante puzzle de intriga que querrás volver a leer en cuanto termines.

Rotulado manualmente por Abel Cuevas.

Nominada a Mejor Novela Gráfica en los Premios Eisner 2023

398 páginas
18 x 25 cm
Encuadernación en tapa dura