Zoe Thorogood Knihy

Billie Scott is an artist. Her debut gallery exhibition opens in a few months. Within a fortnight she'll be completely blind. Zoe Thorogood's first graphic novel is a story about what it's like to get something you want, have it immediately taken away from you and then how you put it all back together again. Set in a world of people down on their luck from Middlesbrough to London, it's a graphic novel that speaks of post-austerity Britain and the problems facing those left behind. It's also the debut work of an exciting author who many are tipping to be a great new talent in the world of comics!

It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth is an intimate and metanarrative look into the life of a selfish artist who must create for her own survival. A poignant and original depiction of a young woman's struggle with mental health—through the ups and downs of anxiety, depression, and imposter syndrome—as she forges a promising career in sequential art and finds herself along the way.

Alex Chen returns in this graphic novel sequel to the award-winning videogame Life is Strange: True Colors, written by Zoe Thorogood, winner of the 2023 Russ Manning Newcomer Award at the Eisner Awards! A year after leaving Haven Springs, Alex has gained some control over her psychic powers but struggles with knowing when to use them. Touring the country with Steph Gingrich in their band, Manic Pixie Nightmare Girls, they prepare to meet with a record label when they encounter Lily, a mysterious girl in distress. Taking her under their wing, Alex and Steph seek to uncover the truth of what Lily is running from. However, Lily carries a heavy burden of heartache and memories from lives she hasn't lived, trying to shield those around her from her pain. This resonates deeply with Alex, who faces the challenge of saving Lily from a lonely fate. The graphic novel explores themes of found family, confronting demons, generational trauma, and the complexities of living, loving, and losing. Life is Strange: Forget-Me-Not collects issues 1-4 of the comic series, featuring artwork by Claudia Leonardi and Andrea Izzo, along with bonus behind-the-scenes content about the series' development.