I Never Liked You

Chester Brown's I Never Liked You, published by Drawn & Quarterly in 1994, is a starkly intimate autobiographical comic that examines the author's adolescent struggles with social anxiety, family tension, and unspoken romantic feelings. Known for its minimalist linework and unflinching emotional honesty, this single-issue story strips away superhero spectacle to focus on the quiet, awkward moments that define growing up. It remains a landmark work in the alternative comics movement, demonstrating how the medium can capture the raw, everyday complexity of human relationships.