This kid is so bored, but the comic’s not boring; it’s a great slice of suburban life that turns into a pastoral romp, and maybe a fantasy story too as an imaginary(?) friend takes over the proceedings. Also, learn what to do if you get stung by nettles.

A short story about the difficult animals that you may encounter and/or be if you move to the country, with some fruitful digressions about individualism and weapons. Winner of the 2010 Isotope Award.

What does living in rural Wisconsin make you think of most: proper garbage disposal, being mugged, bird dialogues, or the end of civilization? Pete Hodapp gives all of these their due in an exuberant tabloid-sized mega-mini-comic.