In a new graphic novel, she finds something like solace.” Bechdel cautiously agrees. “By the end of the book, Alison is finally able to actually be in the moment,” the author said.

Feeding Ghosts, however, won in a regular category, Memoir or Autobiography, having competed against the best English prose in the world. What’s more, it’s Hulls’ debut graphic novel.

With her new graphic novel, “Spent” (Mariner), Bechdel appears once again to be trying for the light, fun book she’s longed to write. This time, she’s come closer than ever to pulling it off.

Bechdel’s latest graphic novel tells the story of a fictional Alison Bechdel who lives in Vermont with her partner, Holly. (The real Bechdel also lives in Vermont with her partner, Holly Rae ...

For the second year in a row, the top spot on PW’s annual graphic novel critics poll is shared by two titles.The debut graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls (MCD) and the graphic novel ...

Novels by Stephen King and Ocean Vuong, Ron Chernow’s latest blockbuster biography, a new graphic novel by Alison Bechdel and more. Credit...The New York Times Supported by This biographical ...

From left, Ceara Windhausen (Alison), Mayde Anastasio (Small Alison), Maxwell Elmer (Christian) and Henry Elmer (John) perform in "Fun Home" at Redhouse Amelia Beamish/AB Photography ...