Rising from the streets of New York City in the late 90s, Interpol carved their name into the post-punk revival with a sound as sharp as a tailored suit and as haunting as a neon-lit alley at midnight. This graphic novel serves as an officially licensed expansion of their 2004 album, Antics. Inspired by their music video for the hit song Evil, the story expands on Norman and takes a closer look at his life.
Norman’s life is forever changed in the aftermath of a devastating car accident. Awakening days later in a hospital bed, he learns of the damage caused by the wreck. But his grief and guilt are compounded by something far more surreal: when he looks in the mirror, a puppet stares back.
Though doctors insist his appearance is unchanged, Norman can’t shake the wooden strings and lifeless glass eyes he sees in his reflection. He feels trapped in a body no one else can perceive. As he tries to return to his old life, the illusion consumes him, unraveling relationships, job prospects, and any semblance of normalcy. The more Norman struggles to ground himself in reality, the more his puppet body begins to degrade—pieces breaking off, one by one.
In the depths of despair, Norman becomes desperate to meet someone, anyone that will believe in him and make him feel normal again… but at what cost?
What follows is a haunting journey through identity, isolation, and the fragile threads that bind us to the world. ANTICS is a dark, dreamlike tale that weaves psychological tension with melancholic beauty, perfect for fans of graphic novels and the somber, atmospheric tones of Interpol.
- Story: Nathan Yocum
- Art: Santi Guillen
- Letters: JAME
- B&W, 80 pages, 7.25×11
