my nickname is monk & I make comics.
Caroline L Smith is a cartoonist, artist, & graphic designer from the American South. She has produced her own hand-crafted zines for over a decade, combining her love for comics, storytelling, & design. She likes drawing aethereal ladies, boozy satyrs, & infinite libraries.
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Psyche (2025)
GRAPHIC NOVEL
An act of betrayal tears Princess Psyche's life apart. In her quest to redeem herself she encounters magical and dangerous creatures, and eventually must descend to the heart of the Underworld to complete her mission.
This classic from Greek mythology debuts in beautiful book form after its original release as a series of 4 comic books.
This edition published by Exploding Moon Press, Spring 2025; first printing. 328-page perfect bound with spot gloss cover. 5.5x8.5" digest sized. Black and white interiors. You can purchase it here or here.
Psyche (2022-2024)
COMIC BOOK ZINES
Psyche was originally released as a series of 4 zines self-published over the course of three years. Ranging from 60 to 90 pages, these were all lovingly made with attention to detail. Newsprint pages and hand stitched binding gives each homemade book a unique feel.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery (2018-present)
MARKETING, MERCHANDISE, & PACKAGING DESIGN
Caroline has worked as an artist and designer at Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery since 2018. From signage to packaging to limited edition merchandise, Caroline’s work in the signature “Swamp” style have become a mainstay at this beloved independent grocery store.