Everything Sucks: Kings of Nothing: The Complete Everything Sucks Collection

Sweater (Puppy Knight!: Den of Deception) collects his quirky comic book series about the adventures of stoners Noah and Calla as they crash and burn their way through life. Noah reluctantly works in a sandwich shop and otherwise spends his time loafing, dealing with his willful cat Garth and, in one story, getting hopelessly lost for days playing a gory video game called Runequest. In another episode, he is infuriated that a burger joint won’t allow him to order at their drive-through window without a car. He refuses to accept defeat, declaring, “Compromise is the first stop on the long road to hell.” Meanwhile, Calla is a shameless freeloader (“If you don’t work and can’t pay rent,” she asks Noah, “then where am I going to live?”). But Noah puts up with her for the companionship and the fun of getting into trouble together. Sweater’s cartoony visuals demonstrate an impressive eye for detail; he’s especially adept at capturing panoramic views of bustling streets, restaurants, and clothing stores. The saga of these strangely endearing characters is ready-made for fans of burnout humor. (July)