A comic book adaptation of the Japanese short story by Osamu Dazai. The short story depicts Melos running to save his best friend Selinuntius from execution. I was particularly drawn by the story’s depiction of a friendship surviving seemingly impossible odds, and the importance of trust in humanity. To illustrate Melos’s journey, I decided on a loose, rough pencil style to convey his desperation and stubbornness to save his friend.
