Books like Wilson by Daniel Clowes
In Daniel Clowes’ graphic novel "Wilson," a lonely, neurotic man in his fifties is reunited with his estranged wife and is introduced to his teenage daughter, a meeting that forces him to confront his past and his complex relationships in a witty, frank, and visually striking narrative.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Daniel Clowes
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