I Hate Fairyland #8

I Hate Fairyland, written and illustrated by Skottie Young, launched in 2015 as a satirical subversion of classic portal fantasy tropes. Issue eight, released during the series' initial run, continues the chaotic journey of Gertrude, a perpetually trapped child in an increasingly violent and cynical magical kingdom. The series emerged from Young's desire to play with the visual language of children's storybooks while contrasting them with adult themes and absurdist dark humor.

The design of this issue maintains Young's signature aesthetic, characterized by highly expressive, exaggerated character proportions and vibrant, saturated color palettes often executed by colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu. It was received by readers and critics as a bold, energetic departure from traditional superhero comics, lauded for its sharp wit and the stark visual juxtaposition between its saccharine art style and its grim, irreverent narrative.