Sublife

A short-lived but visually stunning two-issue series from Fantagraphics, Sublife (2008–2010) is the singular vision of cartoonist John Pham, who wrote and drew every page. The comic follows a cast of characters navigating a quietly surreal, emotionally resonant world, with Pham’s meticulous linework and experimental layouts making each issue a dense, rewarding read. Though brief, it stands as a distinctive showcase of Pham’s meticulous craft and his ability to blend slice-of-life melancholy with subtle, dreamlike strangeness.