depression comix

This is a short list of other comics that describe the experience of depression.  If you have any to add, please e-mail me (depressioncomix at the server gmail.com)

Autobigraphical Type

Many comic artists will use the comic medium to depict their own struggles with depression, and tell their own story.

Adventures in Depression at Hyperbole and a Half, by Allie Brosh. Allie details her experience with depression from her point of view using a combination of pictures and words. Sometimes depression doesn’t need a reason to destroy your life. (thanks cloneboy and kitudjamerre)

Look Straight Ahead (by Elaine M. Will) is a beautifully illustrated account of depression and mental breakdown well worth reading. The first two issues were nominated for the Gene Day Award for Canadian self-published comics.

Generalized Type

Other comics will have a general theme of depression, which may not be personal or autobiographical.

Virus Comix by Winston Rowntree includes a strip called the inner dark which personificates depression’s voice. (thanks Winston)

Akimbo by B. Patrick, has a wonderful comic comparing the state of depression to that of a physical wound and his friends’ attempts to explain it away. (thanks Winston)