The Infinite Wait and Other Stories

Julia Wertz’s The Infinite Wait and Other Stories (2012–present, Koyama Press) collects three autobiographical short works that blend sharp humor with poignant reflection on illness, family, and the awkwardness of growing up. Wertz’s clean, expressive linework and wry storytelling voice anchor this single-issue collection, which showcases her gift for finding both absurdity and heart in everyday misadventures. A standout in the indie-comics memoir tradition, it captures the artist’s early career with unflinching honesty and warmth.