The Pass Launch Party With Katriona Chapman

We're extremely excited to hear about Katriona Chapman's new comic, The Pass! To celebrate, we're hosting a launch party on Friday 6th February 2026, from 7-9pm. In addition, Kat has drawn us an exceptional bookplate to accompany the new book from Fantagraphics.

Chapman's previous comics, Breakwater and Follow Me In, published by Avery Hill displayed her expressive characters and delicate line-work. We can't wait to read the The Pass! Here's what publisher Fantagraphics say about it:

In this keenly observed character study, up-and-coming London chef Claudia struggles to balance the weight of ambition with her personal life.

In her early thirties, Claudia is fast becoming a sensation on the culinary scene. While putting her chic London restaurant, Alley, on the map, she decides to enter the upcoming Chef of the Year competition. All this, as she is also attempting to make a name for herself beyond the shadow of her famous chef father. As the day of the competition nears, tensions simmer as the pressures of ambition, business, family, and friendship threaten to throw her world awry.

In The Pass, NYT-reviewed British comic artist Katriona Chapman brings to life the fast-paced, high-pressure atmosphere of restaurant life, with a lived-in cast of characters including chef Claudia, her best friend and sous chef Lisa, and barman Ben. Chapman delves into themes of identity, the pains of expectation and success, and the allure of running from the life you’ve built. A sensitive and affecting slice of life, rendered in soft digital coloring.

Katriona will be here launching The Pass on Friday 6th February, from 7pm. You can pre-order an exclusive signed bookplate edition by clicking the link in our bio.

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