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Who Is Afraid of Onions?

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A wildly original graphic novel that dives headfirst into the very real world of phobias—from the fear of flying to the author's own inexplicable fear of onionsSwiss graphic novelist Michaël LaMonn...
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  • 16 June 2026
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A wildly original graphic novel that dives headfirst into the very real world of phobias—from the fear of flying to the author's own inexplicable fear of onions

Swiss graphic novelist Michaël LaMonnaie offers a unique blend of humor, heart, and psychology as he examines his own lifelong terror of onions. Told through a mix of fictional vignettes and poignant real-life testimonies, the book explores a wide range of anxiety disorders: agoraphobia, school phobia, arachnophobia, and even more surprising fears like bald people or long words.

Rather than mock or minimize these experiences, LaMonnaie offers empathy and understanding, using comedy as a lens to normalize the strange and scary things that live in our heads. Perfect for teens and adults alike, this is an essential, accessible look at mental health—one that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even feel a little less alone.

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Price: $24.95
Pages: 180
Publisher: Helvetiq
Imprint: Helvetiq
Publication Date: 16 June 2026
Trim Size: 9.50 X 6.75 in
ISBN: 9783039641260
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / Self-Help, Narrative theme: health and illness, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / Medicine, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Humorous
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“This comic will appeal to fans of graphic medicine and humor comics alike and includes a brief list of sources, making it appropriate for consideration in educational settings.” - Booklist


Michaël LaMonnaie (real name Michaël Monney) is a Swiss comic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. A graduate of ECAL in Fine Arts and HEAD in Visual Communication, he draws inspiration from the zany world of classic animated cartoons and Franco-Belgian comics—adding his own sharp, contemporary, and wildly humorous twist. His long-standing phobia of onions makes daily life a bit more complicated, but also fuels his creativity. He lives and works in Switzerland.