When the Pain Starts: Poetry as Sequential Art

Alan Passman's When the Pain Starts is a poetry anthology crafted into a graphic novel, wherein this Southern Californian poet collaborates with comic book artists from all world to bring the imagery of his words into another dimension. Tackling relatable topics-questions about mortality, battles with one's physical and mental health, and all things existential-Passman's book will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the value of preventative medicine.