The dramas of quotidian life can seem overwhelming: dating, work, and even just getting up in the morning can feel like a trial. But what happens when, in the course of a seemingly normal day, you find yourself face-to-face with political conspiracies, violent two-bit criminals, or the very real threat of death? With the turn of a page, a comic can shift gears and switch genres, creating a fascinating friction between the characters’ relatable daily struggles and the existential threats that lurk in the shadows. This conversation with Jon Allen (The Well) and Tobias Aeschbacher (In the End We All Die) explores powerful stories that reveal just how fragile (and precious) our everyday lives are.