Altamont (US)
Charlie Adlard and Herik Hanna collaborate on a graphic novel that explores the infamous Altamont music festival through the eyes of fictional characters. The story masterfully blends character-driven drama with the historical chaos of the 1969 event.
The narrative follows a group of young travelers on their way to the festival, focusing on their personal histories and interactions before the atmosphere turns into a thriller. Adlard’s artwork excels at both quiet, dialogue-heavy scenes and intense, wordless action sequences. By avoiding a simple documentary style, the creators provide a fresh and immersive perspective on the era's cultural collapse. The book concludes with an unexpected epilogue set in the 1980s.
