Charles Forsman (born 1982) is an American comic book author.
Combining a simple drawing style with dark and realistic themes, Forsman continues the tradition of
alternative comics. He obtained a degree from the
Center for Cartoon Studies in 2008.[1]
Career
His self-published comic Snake Oil won the 2008
Ignatz Awards for Outstanding Comic and Outstanding Series. His
graphic novelThe End of the Fucking World, "a modern ballad of angst and murder",[2] won the 2013 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Minicomic and was adapted in 2017 into a
British TV series of the same name which ran for two seasons.[3]
The End of the Fucking World, originally published under Forsman's own imprint, Oily Comics,
Fantagraphics Books released a new edition.[4][5]
I Am Not Okay with This and Celebrated Summer were published by
Fantagraphics Books. All his other works, such as Revenger or Slasher, were either self-published, published by small publishers, or sold directly to online readers via
Patreon.[1]
On June 10, 2019, it was announced that
Netflix would produce a seven-episode series based on I Am Not Okay with This.[6] The series premiered on February 26, 2020.[7] Originally renewed for a second season, Netflix canceled the series in August 2020, citing "circumstances related to the
COVID-19 pandemic".[8]
Bibliography
The End of the Fucking World (Oily Comics, September 2011 - February 2013)
The End of the Fucking World (Fantagraphics Books, 2011–2012)