Baby Blue
Baby Blue by Bim Eriksson, published by Fantagraphics Books in 2025, is a graphic novel that explores a dystopian future where mental health is strictly monitored by a totalitarian regime. The story follows twenty-something Betty, who, after being apprehended for crying in public, finds herself in a repressive health facility. There, she encounters Berina, a rebellious figure who introduces her to the Resistance, challenging Betty to navigate a vibrant underground where queerness is embraced.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of identity and resistance against conformity. As Betty delves deeper into this alternative reality, the graphic novel presents a vivid portrayal of a society that stifles emotional expression. With 264 pages of dynamic illustrations and a contemporary storyline, Baby Blue serves as a commentary on the importance of individuality in a world that demands uniformity.
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In the not-so-distant future, twenty-something Betty lives in a fascistic society that menacingly polices mental health. When she is caught crying in public, the Peacekeepers take her to an Orwellian health facility to control her emotions. There, she meets the defiant Berina, who opens her eyes to an alternative reality: the Resistance. If Betty can navigate a rollicking underworld, where all manner of queerness is celebrated, she just might have a chance to strike back against the regime.
Deliciously twisted, fiercely contemporary, and backed by a Swedish pop soundtrack, Baby Blue is the dynamic graphic novel debut of comics artist Bim Eriksson. A vital manifesto about the need to express your unique identity in a chillingly conformist world.
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