True Stories

In a world of capes and catastrophes, True Stories (2014–2018) from Alternative Comics offered something quieter but no less powerful: four issues of intimate, real-life narratives. The series is a showcase for the autobiographical and journalistic talents of writer/artist Ben Katchor, whose keen eye for the mundane and the overlooked transforms everyday urban life into poignant, often absurdly funny comics. Each issue stands alone, a small, perfect artifact of a master cartoonist at work, proving that the most compelling stories are often the ones that are true.