It's Only Teenage Wasteland

In It's Only Teenage Wasteland (2023–present, Dark Horse), a group of disaffected teens in a decaying small town navigates the gap between youthful dreams and grim reality, blending supernatural dread with raw coming-of-age drama. The series, which launched with a single issue, channels the anxious, grungy energy of its title, evoking the spirit of 1990s alternative comics while exploring how generational despair can curdle into something monstrous. Its creators, writer Curt Pires and artist Kevin Castaniero, craft a world where the line between personal demons and actual monsters blurs, giving the book a tense, introspective edge that resonates with readers who remember being young and angry. Though early in its run, the series has already carved a niche for its unflinching look at suburban rot and the monsters we carry inside.