Project: Romantic

Jim Rugg’s Project: Romantic is a single-issue gem from AdHouse Books, launched in 2006. This self-contained comic strips away superhero bombast to focus on the quiet, awkward, and often hilarious reality of young love. Rugg’s clean, expressive art brings a warm, indie-comics sincerity to a story that feels both timeless and deeply personal. It’s a perfect, pocket-sized reminder that the most epic adventures can happen in a coffee shop or a high school hallway.