Scumburbia – Mega Sized Mall Issue – Sam Grinberg
Scumburbia: Mega Sized Mall Issue by Sam Grinberg / 88-page paperback, 8.25 x 11.75 inches, published by the artist in 2024
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“Two semi-interconnected stories set in high school and (you guessed it) – the mall; the local watering hole and central hothouse for the kids in this fictional suburban town. This story is funny, sad, and weird. It’s about what friendship means at a vulnerable time in one’s life. It’s about adolescent perseverance for something that feels like it’s the most important thing in the world. It’s about a a time when rumors and suburban legends permeate every facet of high school life, and how difficult it can be to navigate between friends and foes. It’s goofy, it’s funny, and it’s personal. It’s about you and the kids you remember going to high school with.”
Sam Grinberg is a cartoonist based in Los Angeles. He is currently working as a character designer on The Simpsons while also working on various illustration & comic projects. He creates and publishes his own comics, zines, stickers, and prints, and exhibits at festivals around the country. He also creates artwork & flyers for bands and venues.
