Americana (And the Act of Getting Over It.)

Luke Healy's Americana (And the Act of Getting Over It.) is a single-issue graphic memoir from Nobrow, published in 2019, that chronicles the author's attempt to hike the Pacific Crest Trail as a way to process a painful breakup. Through deadpan humor and introspective cartooning, Healy explores the gap between romanticized adventure narratives and the messy, mundane reality of grief and self-discovery. The book stands out for its honest, low-key approach to a familiar journey, making it a quietly resonant reflection on moving forward.