Local

Published by Oni Press from 2005 to 2006, Local is a twelve-issue series by writer Brian Wood and artist Ryan Kelly that follows a young woman named Megan as she moves from city to city across North America, each issue set in a different locale. Rather than a traditional superhero narrative, the series captures the transient, bittersweet nature of early adulthood, with Kelly's detailed, expressive art grounding Wood's slice-of-life storytelling in a distinct sense of place. A quiet landmark in indie comics, Local is celebrated for its intimate, character-driven approach and its genuine portrayal of the search for identity and connection in the modern world.