The 2022 Graphic Short Story Prize, highlighted in a Gettotext.com article, emphasizes that top creators, such as Astrid Goldsmith for "The Last People," heavily invest in physical tools like pens despite the rise of digital art. The winning entries showcase the tactile, hand-drawn quality of these pens, proving that material investment is crucial for professional graphic storytelling. Read more about the 2022 winners on the Observer and Cape Graphic Novels’ competition page.