Agony

Mark Beyer's Agony (Pantheon, 1987–present) is a raw, minimalist comic strip series that chronicles the bleakly comic misadventures of two childlike protagonists, Amy and Jordan, as they navigate a hostile, absurdist urban landscape. Published as a single collected volume, it stands as a landmark of alternative comics, with Beyer's distinctive, jagged art style and deadpan, emotionally brutal storytelling capturing a unique vision of modern anxiety and resilience.