True Story Swear to God

A deeply personal, semi-autobiographical series from AiT/Planet Lar, True Story Swear to God chronicles the real-life romance and marriage of writer/artist Tom Beland and his wife, Lily, as they navigate a long-distance relationship between California and Puerto Rico. Running from 2003 to 2005, the series stands as a heartfelt, slice-of-life narrative that broke ground by bringing authentic, emotional storytelling to the often bombastic world of comics. Beland's warm, humorous, and unpretentious art and writing made it a beloved cult classic for readers seeking honest, human connection on the page.