February 20, 2024

“An incredibly paced horror story that’s equal parts sardonic, gruesome, and tender. A Jeanne Dielman for the Instagram generation.” —Katie Skelly

“Chicago cartoonist and educator Beth Hetland’s graphic novel debut is a brilliant psychological thriller that tears down the wall of a genre — body horror — so often identified with male creators. Heady and visceral, Tender uses horrific tropes to confront women’s societal expectations of self-sacrifice despite those traditional roles often coming at the expense of female sexuality and empowerment.” —Fantagraphics

Congratulations to Beth Hetland ‘11 on the release of her graphic psychological thriller debut, TENDER, by Fantagraphics!

“A brutal critique of gender roles, social media, cultural pressures & expectations, Tender is a triumph.” —Rob Clough, High Low Comics

Beth Hetland ‘11 is a full-time professor and adjunct at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she teaches several comics and comics adjacent courses. She received her MFA in 2011 from The Center for Cartoon Studies and her BFA in 2009 from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
She has a variety of solo projects as well as collaborative works with her best friend, Kyle O’Connell. Visit her website for more information about her work.

Order a copy of TENDER from your local bookshop today!