Salamandre

Praise

“I.N.J. Culbard deftly tells a story of resilience, of secret joys and complex pains and in doing so, shows us that human beings are much bigger on the inside than you might think.”—Ram V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Swamp Thing)
 

“Culbard is a master storyteller. I can’t think of a single comic creator so adept at immersing the reader into another world. An adventure worth getting lost in.”—Christian Ward (Invisible Kingdom, Blood Stained Teeth)
 

“Tender and precisely observed, Salamandre is a Ghibli-esque celebration of the healing power of imagination, drawn in a stunning clear-line style that effortlessly blends the magic of childhood and a world just to the left of ours.”—Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls, Catwoman: Lonely City)
 
 
“I.N.J. has captured something in this story that resonates on a soul level. Using the heartbreakingly relatable concept of personal loss, I.N.J. guides our emotions through something much, much large…oh, and did I mention it’s bloody beautiful as well?—Emma Vieceli (Life is Strange, Breaks, Olivia Twist)
 
 
“By turns tense and terrifying… Salamandre is also a (gorgeous) deeply personal, possibly autobiographical, almost certainly political book about family, stories and why we make art. I was entranced by the art. Just at the point where books are banned again, we need a book like this.”—Alison Sampson (Sleeping Beauties, Winnebago Graveyard)


“Readers should expect nothing less than top-notch artwork alongside captivating storytelling.”—Screenrant



“A tender and authentic coming-of-age story, that presents the nuances of grief, legacy, and quiet revolution.”—20th Century Geek


“Culbard’s work is immaculate… An evocative picture of a young man learning about both the harsh realities and the hidden joys of the world he lives in… A tale of loss, family and the power of imagination from one of the most talented cartoonists in the business today, Salamandre comes highly, highly recommended.”—Big Comic Page