I Never Liked You

Chester Brown's I Never Liked You is a stark, autobiographical graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly, originally published as a single issue in 2002. The work distills Brown's adolescent struggles with social anxiety, family tension, and unspoken affection into a minimalist, emotionally raw narrative. Known for its deceptively simple linework and unflinching honesty, it stands as a landmark of confessional cartooning, capturing the quiet awkwardness of youth with profound empathy.