Life Sucks

In Life Sucks (2024–present, Fantagraphics), writer and artist Jessica Abel turns a sharp, empathetic eye on the mundane frustrations of modern existence. This debut issue, the first of an ongoing series, zeroes in on the small, grinding indignities that pile up daily—from broken appliances to thankless jobs—with a wry, observational humor that cuts deep without being cruel. Abel, best known for her acclaimed graphic novel La Perdida, brings her signature blend of crisp linework and psychological insight to this slice-of-life comic. It matters because it finds the universal in the particular, validating the quiet struggle of just getting through the day.