Max Riffner’s short science-fiction story The Walk delivered an exploration of life through the questionable decisions people find themselves compelled to make. Riffner’s story is viewed through the lens of an isolated captain, who is trying to come to terms with the mistakes he consistently made throughout his life – unfortunately by running away from them.The Walk has flown somewhat under the radar for comic fans, but its story and art culminate in an illustration of unhappiness that is as striking as it is sad. While this isn’t a wholly original premise for a science fiction story, The Walk is able to convey a true sense of desperation in a relatively short amount of time.In a post on his official website, Riffner explains what went into developing The Walk. Work on the story began all the way back in 2005, but an unfortunate scenario led to the book being shelved. This didn’t stop Riffner from working on it as the years continued, even expanding the initial concept from 12 pages to 48. Having suffered depression brought on by open-heart surgery, Riffner filtered that into his work before finally finishing in 2022.Archie Mondays: Penny Parker, a Detective Who Predates Archie Himself, is on the Case!EXCLUSIVE: Read a Comic Excerpt from Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Max Riffner’s short science-fiction story The Walk delivered an exploration of life through the questionable decisions people find themselves compelled to make. Riffner’s story is viewed through the lens of an isolated captain, who is trying to come to terms with the mistakes he consistently made throughout his life – unfortunately by running away from them.
The Walk has flown somewhat under the radar for comic fans, but its story and art culminate in an illustration of unhappiness that is as striking as it is sad. While this isn’t a wholly original premise for a science fiction story, The Walk is able to convey a true sense of desperation in a relatively short amount of time.
In a post on his official website, Riffner explains what went into developing The Walk. Work on the story began all the way back in 2005, but an unfortunate scenario led to the book being shelved. This didn’t stop Riffner from working on it as the years continued, even expanding the initial concept from 12 pages to 48. Having suffered depression brought on by open-heart surgery, Riffner filtered that into his work before finally finishing in 2022.
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