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In 'All My Friends Are Dead,' Avery Monsen explores the intersection of humor and death with a Mexican American man in Los Angeles. Through a series of comic strips, Monsen creates a poignant and funny commentary on the experience of dying and the afterlife. The story is set in a world where humor is the only way to cope with the reality of death, and it challenges readers to reconsider their perceptions of humor and its role in human interaction.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor
Authors: Avery Monsen
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