Tyler Mariscal BFA Illustration Thesis Spring 2024
To The End is a 22 page beginning of a longer form graphic novel, following the story of two young adults as they aim to solve the murder of their friend after she returns as a ghost – It explores the overarching theme of identity through my Mexican culture, found family, and learning to be your own person through the lens of supernatural horror.
In the small town of Elmlock, nestled deep in the Pacific Northwest, ghosts and the supernatural are no stranger to the area. Though, Pencey sure hopes they were – Possessing the ability to see ghosts isn’t as fun as you would think. Chris could be indifferent, it’s something interesting to break up the monotony of life.
However, monotony sounds perfect after their friend Eva suddenly appears as a ghost, with no clue of what’s happened to her.
As the three collectively aim to solve her murder, it forces them to grapple with the concept of life and death: After all, if you can see ghosts and face a deathly presence everyday, what does being a living (or dead) person mean?