Collaborations with artists

After studying Fine Arts, María Medem began her career in comics by self-publishing fanzines. In 2018, her first graphic novel, Zenith, was published, earning her the Best New Author award at the Barcelona Comic Fair and the ACDCómic Emerging Author Award. Since then, she has built an international career, collaborating with The New York Times, The New Yorker, and A24.

In 2023, Land of Mirrors was published by Blackie Books and Apa-Apa Comics. Initially a short story, it evolved into a graphic novel that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Land of Mirrors is her most successful work to date. Already translated into French, it was also published in English in 2025, making Medem the first Spanish author to be published by the prestigious Drawn & Quarterly.

Medem's style is instantly recognizable. He uses color in an unrealistic way, more emotional than descriptive, creating images that appeal directly to the senses. In his own words: "That's my drawing style: using unreal colors that are perfect for adding that sensory layer."