Wrinkles

Paco Roca’s Wrinkles (2016–present, Fantagraphics) follows the story of Emilio, a retired bank manager who is placed in a nursing home by his family, where he confronts aging, memory loss, and the quiet dignity of life’s final chapter. Originally a Spanish graphic novel, this single-issue edition brought Roca’s poignant, humanistic storytelling to an English-language audience, highlighting his gift for tender, slice-of-life drama. The series matters as a compassionate, unsentimental look at elder care and the bonds that form in unexpected places, earning acclaim for its emotional honesty and graceful art.