Adrian Tomine’s Optic Nerve series are a collection of 32 stories, which was collected into albums by Drawn & Quarterly.
Each story is distinct and features an incident, or a period in the life of the protagonists of the story. The stories often feature Asian-American characters, and are usually set in Northern California. Some of the stories are slice of life, whereas some describe a specific incident. Many of the stories are autobiographical, as I later found out.
What stands out are the sparse and realistic artwork, which convey the tone and the emotions as well as the writing itself. The whole series is a quick read, but the story will linger long after you’ve closed the book.