Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth follows a lonely 36-year-old man who meets his estranged father for the first time during Thanksgiving. This encounter triggers reflections on his isolated childhood and overbearing mother. Parallel storylines explore his grandfather’s childhood during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, revealing cycles of emotional detachment. Chris Ware’s innovative storytelling blends non-linear timelines, intricate layouts, and minimal dialogue, crafting a poignant meditation on loneliness, family, and identity. A landmark in graphic literature, it won the 2001 Guardian First Book Award and 2003 Angoulême Prize. Graphic Novel, Chris Ware, Pantheon, 2000 Pantheon 978-0375404535 Chris Ware 2000