Johnny Hiro

Fred Chao's Johnny Hiro (AdHouse Books, 2009–present) follows a hapless young man navigating life, love, and giant monster attacks in a surreal New York City. Chao writes and draws this offbeat series, blending slice-of-life romantic comedy with kaiju chaos and pop-culture absurdity. Its single issue captures a unique, charming voice that stands out for its deadpan humor and inventive genre mashup.