Mon Ami Dahmer

Derf Backderf’s graphic memoir Mon Ami Dahmer (2013–present, çà et là) is a haunting, deeply personal account of his teenage friendship with Jeffrey Dahmer, long before Dahmer became one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Written and drawn by Backderf, with translation by Fanny Soubiran, this single-issue work explores the high school years of a deeply troubled, isolated boy through the eyes of his classmates, offering a nuanced look at the warning signs and social failures that shaped a tragedy. It stands as a landmark in true-crime comics, praised for its unflinching empathy and documentary-style artistry.