About

covermockJames Douglas is a high school senior with little to show for his 17 years and no clear future ahead. In this ongoing dramedy, James finds the only way change will happen is if he makes it happen. But what do his bizarre, recurring dreams portend?

Writer/artist Pj Perez presents a new page of this serialized graphic novel every Wednesday. It’s really best if you read it from the beginning. This ain’t yo daddy’s webcomic! Dig in, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving comments or sending us cupcakes!

Part 001, “Something Has to Change” (and the entire story), starts here.

Part 002, “Somebody Has to Change It,” starts here.

Part 003, “Special Interests,” starts here.

Part 004, “Out of the Closet,” starts here.

Part 005, “Revelations,” starts here.

Part 006, “Fight or Flight,” starts here.

Part 007, “Odyssey,” starts here.

Part 008, “Rebirth,” starts here.

Part 009, “Gifts,” starts here.

Part 010, “Answers,” starts here.

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The Utopian uses Blambot font “Creative Block,” designed by Nate Piekos.

Press

People have been kind enough to write about Pj Perez and The Utopian. Here are a few articles:

Although billed as “America’s Most Emo Comic Strip,” The Utopian doesn’t read anything like a My Chemical Romance lyrics sheet. It owes more to teen adventure series like “The Bloodhound Gang,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” or early issues of “Amazing Spider-Man.”

- Jarret Keene, CityLife CityBlog