The Best American Comics #2011
"Manifestation" is a sharply observed, six-panel comic that distills a lifetime of emotional turbulence into a single, poignant page—first crushes, family rifts, and quiet heartbreak all rendered with wry precision. Written and drawn by David Lasky, this self-contained parody of the biographical comic genre finds humor and ache in the absurdity of trying to make sense of life’s big moments in miniature. The striking cover by Jillian Tamaki complements the story’s intimate scale with a dreamlike, evocative image.
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A parody of biographical comics in which a young man endures his first crush, a war, his relationship with his father, family drama, an arduous journey and heartbreak, all in six panels.
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