Wilson by Daniel Clowes is the graphic story of a self centered loser with absolutely no filter. The story told through related comic strips (each page contains its own punchline) follows Wilson as he searches for a lost love, a lost daughter, and some sort of meaning and happiness.
The best thing about this book is Wilson. I never knew what he was going to say, and some of the things said were laugh out loud funny. The most amazing thing about Wilson is, despite the character's crass attitude, he still comes across as likable. A true accomplishment by the author.
The art alternated between a realistic style and a more cartoonish style that I thought highlighted the comic strip feel of each page.
The only thing I didn't like is a part of me thought the author played it a little safe. While Wilson never played it safe, he basically never interacted with anyone to make him truly politically incorrect.
That said Wilson is original, funny, and in its own way thought provoking. Check it out.
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