Bad Houses

A single-issue comic from Dark Horse, Bad Houses (2013–present) is a quiet, character-driven story set in a decaying Oregon town, where the lives of a young man and an elderly woman intersect over the secrets held in abandoned homes. Written and illustrated by Sara Ryan and Carla Speed McNeil, the series examines small-town decline and the weight of family history with a gentle, observant touch. Though brief, it stands as a thoughtful, understated graphic novel that lingers on the spaces we leave behind.