• Age: 13 to 18
• Grade: 7 to 12

The existential dread associated with getting out of bed terrifies Cat Rackham to his cat core. However, despite his efforts, he seems to consistently find himself dewclaw deep in trouble, often deeply strange trouble. All of his adventures are here along with a poem by Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward!

Steve Wolfhard lives and works in the small town of Midland, Ontario, with his wife, two cats, and the occasional bat. He draws comics like Cat Rackham and Turtie Needs Work and works as a storyboard artist on the Emmy Award—winning animated televisions series Adventure Time.

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?This collection may serve as a form of comfort and encouragement to those who have personally faced mental health issues during their lifetime as the trials and tribulations of Cat Rackham, though silly and feline in nature, effectively mirror universal human sentiments.” — Christina Quintiliani, CM: Canadian Review of Materials

?The saddest, funniest comic that everyone should know about is finally back in print. I love, love, love this book.” — Julie, The Secret Headquarters

?Cat Rackham from Koyama Press puts all of Rackham’s bleak, hilarious adventures in one sleek hardcover, and it’s a fantastic showcase of the expressive characterization and sharp comic timing that have transferred exceptionally well to Wolfhard’s animation work.” — Oliver Sava, The A.V. Club

?Wolfhard’s early, out-of-print Cat Rackham comics are collected here in one satisfyingly comprehensive volume.” — Zainab Akhtar, The Guardian

?wonderfully addictive” — Carla Sinclair, Wink Books

"Cat Rackham is a punch in the gut and a squeeze in the heart." — Vera Brosgol, author of the Eisner Award and Harvey Award-winning Anya's Ghost

"'Poor Cat Rackham' is something I have said while sighing, laughing, or occasionally guarding against tears. As much as his characters may struggling with life, I am always struggling right there beside them. There is a wonderful quality to Steve's work that makes it both a joy and a comfort to read." — Emily Carroll, author of the Eisner Award-winning Through the Woods

?The simple mundanity and horror of depression and the unknown is at the core of all of us. Steve knows where it is and will show you with more confidence than he would let on. Steve, (oh!) how I love that boy!" — KC Green, author of Gunshow

"Cat Rackham makes me feel new feelings, stuff I haven't felt before. If you're interested in feeling sad, but also feeling happy and laughing at the same time, I think this may be the precise collection of comics you've been searching for." — Ryan North, author of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl