Lost at Sea

Bryan Lee O'Malley's Lost at Sea is a standalone graphic novel from Oni Press, published in 2003, that captures a moment of teenage dislocation on a cross-country road trip. The story follows a young woman named Raleigh, who is convinced her soul has been stolen by a cat, as she travels with three classmates from her high school. O'Malley's expressive, clean linework and sharp dialogue create an intimate, melancholic, and funny portrait of adolescence, identity, and the search for connection. A precursor to his later Scott Pilgrim series, this early work already showcases his signature blend of quirky realism and emotional depth.