i'm like. 90% sure the little <> symbols are commonly used to denote talking in a different language but not wanting to actually translate the text. in any case, that's how i'm using them. 

other comices: 

New SpiderForest Comics - Rebuilding a Life after a Death

Autumn Wing and the Crown of Fire - To forge your own halo--to become a hero. To prove your true worth...?

Kinder des Lich - Modern vampires try to figure out life after death. Success is variable.

R.O.A.R. - In the gray fog of war, men and monsters cast the same shadows.