Other Lives

From Fantagraphics, Other Lives (2021–present) is a single-issue comic by the singular Peter Bagge, the acclaimed creator behind Hate! and Buddy Bradley. This standalone story showcases Bagge's signature squiggly, expressive art and sharp, satirical dialogue, focusing on a group of middle-aged friends grappling with their pasts and the paths not taken. A concise, character-driven meditation on regret and the alternate selves we imagine, it's a potent example of Bagge's enduring skill at finding humor and pathos in everyday life.