Cerebus: High Society #22

In "Cerebus' Six Crises: Crisis No. Three Balances," Dave Sim crafts a sharp, satirical dive into political chaos as Cerebus' growing frustration with nobles and peasants alike catches the attention of the increasingly erratic Moon Roach. With New Sepran’s treasury empty and mercenaries demanding more gold to fight anyone with money, the looming threat of foreign invasion on Palnu adds a tense new layer to the already crumbling state—though whether that threat will be the final straw remains uncertain. The story, illustrated and lettered by Sim, is a masterclass in escalating absurdity, all rendered in his unmistakable, detail-rich style.