Signal to Noise.

In 1992, Signal to Noise, a little known serial from an obscure British comic magazine called 'the Face' was republished by Dark Horse Comics. The Author, Neil Gaiman, was at that time producing his seminal Sandman series under DC's newly formed Vertigo imprint. This rare and overlooked volume is perhaps one of the most subtle, sophisticated stories ever told in the graphical format.

The tale is an examination of Death, immortality and the relationship between creator and creation using the apocalypse as a metaphor. While the often abstract artistic stylings of Dave McKean (who also worked on the Sandman, and co-directed the recent film Mirrormask with Gaiman) are not to everyone's taste, this story is highly recommended for anyone with more than a passing philosophical bent. If you can find a copy of this work, do so.