Sweet Tooth

Summary

“Sweet Tooth” is a post-apocalyptic fable set after a mysterious plague wipes out much of humanity and leads to the birth of hybrid children—part human, part animal. The hybrids are shunned and hunted by survivors who fear them, believing they are tied to the plague. The story follows Gus, a young boy with deer-like features, who lives in isolation until his father dies. Venturing into the wider world, Gus teams up with a gruff drifter named Jepperd, beginning a journey that blends survival, mystery, and tenderness. The comic explores themes of innocence in a brutal world, the search for belonging, and the fragile hope for renewal. Its tone mixes harsh violence with moments of quiet beauty, showing both the cruelty and resilience of humanity. The watercolor-style art enhances its dreamlike quality, creating a contrast between innocence and apocalypse. “Sweet Tooth” is a coming-of-age tale wrapped in dystopian adventure, ultimately about the bonds of family and the possibility of redemption in a broken world.