Checked Out

In Checked Out, a new series from Drawn & Quarterly launched in 2025, cartoonist Jason Lutes (of Berlin fame) turns his meticulous eye to the quiet rhythms of small-town life. The story follows a library worker navigating the interwoven stories, secrets, and quiet dramas of patrons and colleagues in a fading American community. With Lutes’ signature clean linework and patient, observational storytelling, the series promises a deeply human exploration of place, purpose, and the overlooked connections that bind us. It marks a thoughtful, intimate new chapter from one of modern comics’ most respected storytellers.