Kiss Machine Presents... Skim

Mariko and Jillian Tamaki's Skim is a quietly powerful graphic novel from Kiss Machine, originally released in 2005. Following the life of a teenage girl navigating the complexities of high school, friendship, and grief, the story is told with a tender, understated realism. The Tamakis’ collaboration—Mariko’s sharp, introspective writing paired with Jillian’s expressive, ink-washed art—captures a specific moment of adolescent vulnerability with remarkable sensitivity. This single-issue story remains a landmark work for its honest, unflinching portrayal of teenage interiority.