Drawn & Quarterly #9

In "It's a Beautiful Day in the Epsilon-Neighborhood," Michael Dougan recounts a raw, personal memory from his teenage years—his summer job at a funeral home and the unraveling moment that followed at a fried chicken restaurant. Drawn entirely by Dougan in his signature stark, expressive style, the story captures the quiet dread of adolescence and the strange weight of growing up too fast. Seth’s striking cover, with its haunting, off-kilter perspective, perfectly frames the mood of this intimate, unforgettable slice of life.