Kari by Amruta Patil

About: Kari is a young queer woman living in a sprawling, unnamed "Smog City," trying to rebuild her life after surviving a suicide pact with her lover. As she navigates grief, friendship, love, loneliness, and the relentless chaos of urban life, Kari begins to rediscover herself through a series of deeply personal encounters. Rendered in lush, painterly artwork and lyrical prose, this landmark Indian graphic novel explores sexuality, identity, mental health, and the emotional landscapes of modern city life with extraordinary beauty and sensitivity.