The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal

A warm, intimate road-trip story about two strangers—a disillusioned grad student and a free-spirited artist—who set out from California on a cross-country journey. Published from 2011 to 2014 by E. K. Weaver, this three-issue series is a quietly beloved indie comic that balances humor, heart, and slow-burn romance. Weaver’s expressive, character-focused art and dialogue-driven storytelling make it a standout in the slice-of-life genre, capturing the messy, beautiful process of two people learning to trust each other.