Drinking at the Movies

Julia Wertz's Drinking at the Movies is a single-issue graphic memoir from Koyama Press, chronicling her move to New York City and the chaotic, boozy year that follows. With deadpan humor and unflinching honesty, Wertz captures the grind of low-wage jobs, cramped apartments, and the fragile bonds of friendship in a city that's equal parts exhilarating and isolating. This 2015 work stands as a raw, intimate snapshot of a specific moment in time, showcasing Wertz's distinctive voice in autobiographical comics.