Paracuellos

A Spanish comic series from Comix Zone, Paracuellos is a stark, autobiographical work by writer-artist Carlos Giménez, originally serialized in the 1970s and collected in English translation starting in 2020. It draws from Giménez's own childhood in a Franco-era orphanage, capturing the harsh realities and small moments of resilience among the boys confined there. This series is a landmark of European graphic memoir, known for its unflinching yet humane portrayal of institutional life and the enduring bonds formed in adversity.