Grip: The Strange World of Men

Grip: The Strange World of Men, a 2015 one-shot from Dark Horse, is a single-issue exploration of masculine identity through a surreal, satirical lens. Written and drawn by Gilbert Hernandez, it presents a series of vignettes that dissect the absurdities and contradictions of being a man in the modern world. This standalone work showcases Hernandez's signature blend of psychological depth and off-kilter storytelling, offering a compact but potent character study. It matters as a focused, standalone statement from a legendary alternative comics creator.