Real Life

Mark Zingarelli’s Real Life (1990–present, Fantagraphics) is a single-issue comic that distills the everyday absurdities and quiet moments of existence into a sharp, minimalist visual diary. Written and drawn entirely by Zingarelli, the series captures a slice of autobiographical comics from the early 1990s, offering a candid, often wry look at the mundane with a spare, expressive style. Its place in Fantagraphics’ catalog underscores the publisher’s commitment to alternative, creator-driven work that finds profound resonance in the ordinary.