Binky Brown Meets the Holy Virgin Mary

"Binky Brown Meets the Holy Virgin Mary" is a semi-autobiographical underground comic created by Justin Green in 1972. It candidly depicts Green’s struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and religious guilt, illustrating how these intense feelings impacted his mental health and daily life. Through personal storytelling and symbolic imagery, the comic explores themes of mental illness, religious influence, and self-identity. It is considered a pioneering work that blends humor, honesty, and social critique to shed light on the often misunderstood experiences of mental health challenges.