The Case of the Swedish Match

The Case of the Swedish Match — a graphic adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s celebrated story, created with particular attention to the original text and the historical era. This is not a modern story dressed up in 19th-century costumes. The architecture, interiors, clothing, everyday objects, and surrounding environment are recreated in keeping with the Russian Empire of the late 19th century. The characters speak and behave in the spirit of their time, preserving Chekhov’s humor, social relationships, and the absurdity of the events unfolding around them. A familiar story becomes a fully visual detective mystery—with an investigation, suspects, unexpected revelations, and that one Swedish match that refuses to be forgotten.