Everything Is Going Wrong: Comics On Punk & Mental Illness #1

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  Geek'd Out - Anelise Farris

  Aug 12, 2019

  Not only does Everything is Going Wrong: Comics on Punk & Mental Illness relate comics, punk music, and mental illness together on a literal level based on those involved, but it also does a tremendous job of using the comic medium to visually express that which is hard to communicate otherwise. Emotions and mental illness are, for the most part, invisible, so rendering them in a tangible way is such an important step for spreading awareness and building empathy (e.g. after reading "Rhythm" by Amit Chauhan and Eli Powell, you might have a little more compassion for someone with depression who spends a few days in bed). Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Newsarama - C.K. Stewart

  Aug 01, 2019

  This anthology is a gripping collection of comics exploring mental health and punk music " featuring tales of overcoming anxiety through shows, grappling with addiction, and wearing punk as an armor against the stigma of mental illness, this anthology is at times tough to read but is a vital addition to the comics landscape. Read Full Review