Killing and Dying (2015) Signed First Edition Reference

Killing and Dying (Drawn & Quarterly, 2015) is Tomine’s most critically acclaimed work — a collection of six short stories that together form a devastating portrait of contemporary alienation. The title story follows a stuttering teenager’s attempts at stand-up comedy; other stories address grief, career failure, and the impossibility of genuine communication. Each story uses a different visual approach, from Tomine’s signature clean-line realism to more experimental styles.

First Edition Identification

Drawn & Quarterly hardcover, 2015. First printing identifiable by copyright page.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $25–$60
• Unsigned first edition: $10–$20

Killing and Dying is widely considered Tomine’s finest work — the short story form suits his observational precision, and the variety of visual approaches demonstrates a range rarely seen in his longer narratives.