Ready America

In Ready America (2024–present, Fantagraphics), cartoonist Noah Van Sciver launches a single-issue comic that captures the anxious, absurd undercurrents of contemporary American life through his signature blend of sharp observation and ragged, expressive linework. This slim, self-contained volume distills Van Sciver’s knack for finding both humor and melancholy in everyday struggles, offering a snapshot of the national mood with the economy and social tensions as a backdrop. It’s a compact but potent entry in his ongoing exploration of working-class resilience and disillusionment.