Reviews and Interviews
“Hetland gets under the skin in her nimble and unsettling graphic novel debut.” - Publishers Weekly
“It’s a unique, textured dread, and Hetland eagerly explores the eccentricities of Carolanne’s mind as she imagines the worst that can happen,“ - Sam Thielman, The New York Times
“Beth Hetland’s Body Horror from Fantagraphics is Completely Horrifying, Completely Disturbing and Completely Brilliant,” - Lydia Turner, Broken Frontier
“A literalized ouroboros lies at the heart of Hetland's graphic novel: self-cannibalization, pushed to its farthest limits, as an attempted self-sustenance.” - Hagai Palevsky, The Comics Journal
“It is a strong debut with powerful visual storytelling and a well-crafted storyline.” - Niina Doherty, Diabolique Magazine
“Tender is a compelling body horror graphic novel from Beth Hetland that you won't be able to put down.“ - Q & A with Jonathan James, Daily Dead
“Her story is surprising, tense, and sickening; it is gross and engrossing.” - Alison Manley, Third Coast Review
“Graphic novel ‘Tender’ is a brilliant feminist body horror that will make your squirm and scream” - Daniel Kurland, Bloody Disgusting
“Tender’s story and imagery will stick with you for better or worse: it is damn near perfect.“ - Greg Hammond, Cinema Sentries
“Your style reminds me of the sweetness, especially at the beginning, of Lucy Knisley and Jeffrey Brown but then it takes this super sharp turn into Emil Ferris territory and maybe slightly more scary than her.” - Kelly Roark, New City Lit
“Finding a great comic can be tough. So we asked 45 of the most legendary, visionary, and unique creators in the business to make it easier.” - Milan Polk & Evan Romano, Men’s Health Magazine
“Tender is a triumph” - Rob Clough, High-Low Comics