Pope Hats

Ethan Rilly and Hartley Lin’s Pope Hats (AdHouse Books, 2011–present) follows the misadventures of a young law clerk and her eccentric circle in a sharply observed, deadpan comedic drama. Across five issues, the series blends Rilly’s literary sensibility with Lin’s clean, expressive linework, capturing the quiet absurdities of urban professional life. It stands as a quietly influential indie comic, noted for its nuanced character work and understated visual storytelling.