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by Tony Sandoval (Author)
Mila is a solitary teenager who befriends Agnes, an adventurous girl who turns out to be a ghost. But Agnes is no ordinary spirit - she carries the essence of an ancient fallen king, and her mouth is filled with teeth that were once the king's guardian warriors... As their friendship deepens, Mila is drawn into a mysterious and eerie world where dreams and reality blur.
WATERSNAKES earned Tony three Eisner nominations for Best Publication for Teens, Best Writer/Artist, and Best Painter/Multimedia Artist.Author Biography
Tony Sandoval is a Mexican comic book artist and writer known for his dreamlike, surreal storytelling and distinctive, atmospheric artwork. Born in 1973 in northwestern Mexico, Sandoval initially worked in graphic design before shifting his focus to comics, where he quickly gained recognition for his unique blend of fantasy, horror, and emotional depth. His works, including DoomBoy, Watersnakes, and A Glance Backward, have been published internationally, earning him multiple Eisner Award nominations. Sandoval's autobiographical graphic novel, Rendez-vous in Phoenix, recounts his perilous journey across the U.S.-Mexico border for love, offering a deeply personal perspective on immigration and sacrifice.
With a career spanning Europe and beyond, Sandoval continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, captivating readers with his evocative, painterly illustrations and poetic narratives.
