“I wish I had less money,” said no one, ever.Let’s start with the obvious: You are poor as hell, my friend.The top 1% own about 40% of the nation’s wealth in the United States while you might barely have 40 cents of a dollar in your pocket. But that’s capitalism for you. While the One-Percenters go off bathing in the tears of orphan children and sprinkling flakes of gold onto their ice cream sundaes or whatever it is that rich people do, you have to come to terms with the fact that you might have to sell off your soul to pay your taxes. But welcome to the 99%, where the game is the economy and most of us are losing, but at least we’re having fun… right? In 99 Signs You’re Not in the 1%, S.m. Torres, fellow 99-Percenter, lays it out the cold hard truth of how the struggle is real when it comes to money (or lack thereof) in our wallets. From affording rent to buying underwear in bulk, relish in the camaraderie that is the 99% Life.

99 Signs You Are Not In The 1%

Comics & Graphic Novels

Torres, S.M.

Comic Strips

Mango

Once there was a tree, and she loved a boy―and already, this story is getting weird. This tree did everything for the little boy, spoiled the heck out of him, only to raise a monster, proving to everyone that trees make terrible parents. But whoever thought trees would make good parents? In this satirical, cautionary tale about the consequences of over-coddling your kids, watch the downward spiral of bratty child turned evil lunatic against a tree who was just trying to live her tree life. Enjoy this dark parody of indulgent parenting gone horribly wrong.

The Horrible Life Lessons Tree: A Parody of Parenting Gone Wrong

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Kumquat

Sometimes a kid can be afraid to go potty, and that’s okay. It’s weird. It’s gross. But eventually the kid has to crap. For parents who are trying to persuade their little bundle of joy to do the deed on the toilet, here’s a book that understands the struggle. From roosters crapping in the morning to owls crapping in the evening, everyone hits the john at some point and it’s just a matter of convincing the little one it’s not so bad. Really. It isn’t. With this parody of potty-training books, parents can share in the common frustration over a little one who won’t go near the toilet, while enjoying the serene nature of origami animals taking a crap.

Everybody Craps: So Why Not You?

Honey Badger is angry because Honey Badger is hungry. In The Very Hungry Honey Badger, you’ll witness the angriest mammal in the animal kingdom get into several fights as he searches for food. From scaring off buffalo to battling cobras, Honey Badger will show you he does not mess around when his stomach’s grumbling. Someone get him food, pronto! From Kumquat comes the retelling of a classic story through the voracious appetite of the Honey Badger.

The Very Hungry Honey Badger: A Children's Book for Grown Ups

If you’ve ever been unemployed or are currently unemployed, then you know the magical soul-searching journey that is looking for a job. From sending hundreds of emails into the black void that is the internet job market to contemplating whether you should pick up a life of crime to pay the bills, unemployment brings out the darkest attributes in a person. It starts off as a time for freedom and bucket-list vacations, but it slowly downward spirals into a battle against job market trolls and unemployment dragons―but maybe that’s just a sign that you might need to leave the house, buddy. Presenting the sequel to 99 Signs You Are Not in the 1%, S.m. Torres gives you 99 Signs You Are Unemployed, a book that covers each stage of unemployment, from denial to madness to recovery. It’s a difficult journey to embark upon, but there’s no room for giving up. It may get rough. It may get weird. But in the end, someone’s got to hire you eventually, right?

99 Signs You Are Unemployed

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers