Mona

Tom Hart's Mona debuted from Kitchen Sink Press in 1999, a single-issue comic that introduces its title character through the artist-writer's signature loose, expressive linework. The story centers on a young woman navigating the quiet, everyday moments of her life, rendered with a warm, observational touch that marked Hart's early work in the alternative comics scene. Though brief, this issue stands as a key early example of Hart's empathetic storytelling, offering a slice-of-life portrait that resonates beyond its slim page count.