Quimby the Mouse

Chris Ware’s Quimby the Mouse debuted in 1991 and continues as an ongoing, deeply personal comic strip series. Published by various outlets, it’s most associated with Ware’s meticulous, emotionally complex cartooning, blending experimental layouts with a melancholic, often wordless narrative about a simple cartoon mouse. Though only collected into a single issue format, its influence on alternative comics is immense, showcasing Ware’s early mastery of form and feeling.