Hair Shirt

Hair Shirt, a 2011 graphic novel from SelfMadeHero, is a single-issue work that explores the raw, confessional terrain of a young man grappling with faith, masculinity, and emotional vulnerability. Written and drawn by Patrick McEown, the story follows its protagonist through a series of intimate, often painful encounters as he attempts to shed the burdens of his past. Its stark, expressive black-and-white art and unflinching narrative voice mark it as a distinctive, personal entry in the British independent comics scene.