Bad Friends

In the pages of Bad Friends (2018–present, Drawn & Quarterly), writer and artist Ancco, with translator Janet Hong, crafts a raw, autobiographical graphic novel about a young woman's turbulent adolescence in 1990s South Korea. This single-issue work confronts the violence, rebellion, and fragile bonds of girlhood with unflinching honesty, offering a stark yet tender portrait of friendship on the edge. It stands as a powerful, intimate entry in contemporary Korean comics, showcasing Ancco's distinctive, visceral style and her unsparing voice.