About Ben Argon

Philosophy Comics Author

Eisner Award-nominated comics author making big ideas accessible through visual storytelling

As a philosophy comics author, Ben Argon uses visual storytelling to explore life’s big questions with humor and insight. His Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel, The Labyrinth, follows two rats searching for meaning in the maze of existence – showing how visual storytelling can illuminate the reality of human existence in unexpected ways.

Ben Argon grew up in France surrounded by artists and philosophers of all kinds. This shaped his approach to storytelling, which combines the use of visual thinking and humor. His motto: life is too short to be too serious!

He believes that profound ideas and playful drawings make good friends. With his philosophical comics, he transforms challenging concepts into engaging adventures where deep thinking meets fun.

Explore more through his blog on comics and ideas, discover The Labyrinth, or read a free philosophy comic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Labyrinth is a philosophical comic that follows two rats trapped in the maze of existence as they tackle life’s biggest question: what is it all about? Through smart cartoons and visual metaphors, it brings Sartre’s existential philosophy to life, proving that sometimes the deepest ideas are best explored with a smile.

Comics combine pictures and words to create connections that make complex ideas easier to grasp. Through visual storytelling and thoughtful cartoons, deep concepts become clear and engaging. Sometimes one good drawing can explain more than a page of text.

Not at all – The Labyrinth introduces philosophical ideas through an engaging story of two rats searching for meaning. Previous knowledge isn’t required to enjoy and understand the journey through visual storytelling.

The Labyrinth is recommended for readers 13 and up (grade 8+). It’s written to be accessible while respecting the depth of philosophical ideas, making it particularly relevant for high school and college students.

The Labyrinth is available in bookshops and online through:

US retailers: Abrams Books, Amazon, Books-A-Million, Powell’s, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Indigo.

European readers can find it on Amazon UK and other European Amazon stores.

The book is also available in Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil and South America), and Chinese translations.

Yes, The Labyrinth is available on Amazon Kindle and Apple Books, optimized for all digital devices.

I’m working on a new philosophical graphic novel. The story is written and the art is underway. In the meantime, download my free comic ‘What Is Life All About?’

Yes – get your group started with the book club kit’s discussion guides. Contact me about volume pricing.

Yes – just reach out through the contact form. You can also read my interview about The Labyrinth and the art of philosophical comics.

Download my free philosophy comic ‘What Is Life All About?’ and receive occasional updates about my comic creation journey and new philosophy comics discoveries.