Liz Suburbia's 'Sacred Heart': A Punk Graphic Novel Debut
Liz Suburbia's graphic novel 'Sacred Heart' (Eris Edizioni, 2017) is a 312-page black-and-white punk fanzine-style work set in Alexandria, a town where all adults have vanished. The story follows rebellious teenager Ben Schiller, her sister Empathy, and their friends as they revel in freedom, attending punk concerts, making tattoos, and partying. Gradually, a series of mysterious murders among students creates an atmosphere of fear and suspicion. The novel, originally serialized on Suburbia's blog, is praised for its raw, direct writing and rough, detailed artwork, with musical references (punk bands and songs) woven throughout. Eris Edizioni is noted as an innovative Italian publisher. The book costs €19 and is available at www.erisedizioni.org.
Key facts
- Liz Suburbia is the author of 'Sacred Heart'.
- The graphic novel was published by Eris Edizioni in 2017.
- It has 312 pages in black and white.
- The story is set in Alexandria, a town without adults.
- Protagonist Ben Schiller is a rebellious teenager.
- The plot includes a series of mysterious student murders.
- The artwork is in a punk fanzine style from the 1980s.
- The book costs €19 and has ISBN 9788898644377.
Entities
Artists
- Liz Suburbia
Institutions
- Eris Edizioni
Locations
- Alexandria
- Torino
- Italy