Soupy Leaves Home

Set during the Great Depression, Soupy Leaves Home is a heartfelt 2017 graphic novel from Dark Horse, written by Cecil Castellucci and illustrated by Jose Pimienta. It follows a young runaway named Soupy as she disguises herself as a boy and hops a freight train, discovering an unlikely friendship and a path toward self-acceptance. This poignant, single-issue story stands out for its tender exploration of identity and belonging against a stark historical backdrop.