This work of graphic fiction is part of a longer story, “Hawaiian Getaway,” that was collected in Adrian Tomine’s 2003 book Summer Blonde. “Hawaiian Getaway” enters the world of Hillary Chan, a twenty-something trying to cope with a difficult mother, a judgmental and high-achieving sister, and growing feelings of isolation.

Courtesy of © Adrian Tomine, used with permission by Drawn & Quarterly.

Source: Tomine, Adrian. “Hawaiian Getaway.” Summer Blonde. Montreal: Drawn and Quarterly, 2003. 69-100. Print.