Blinded
An experimental comic that relies entirely on lettering for storytelling, with no illustrations. A story about a young woman who loses her sight and must adapt to her new reality.
📖 Self-published • Started 2024
Blinded is an experimental comic that pushes the boundaries of the medium by relying entirely on lettering for storytelling, with no illustrations. Created by writer Joe S. Farrar and letterer Rob Jones, the comic tells the story of a young woman who loses her sight and must adapt to her new reality.
The Story
Blinded introduces us to Sam, a young woman who wakes up after being blinded in an accident. She must learn to adapt to the fact that her relationship to the world around her has shifted forever, and the comic uses only lettering, speech balloons, narration boxes, and sound effects to convey her experience.
Experimental Approach
The comic is a tour-de-force showcase for the letterer’s craft, using only:
- Speech balloons
- Narration boxes
- Lettering
- Sound effects
- All splayed across entirely black backgrounds
Notable Creators
- Rob Jones - Letterer
- Joe S. Farrar - Writer
Critical Reception
The comic has been praised for its innovative approach to storytelling and its ability to convey emotion and narrative through lettering alone.
Sources: Broken Frontier