Violence against women and girls

'What I Was Wearing'

She thought it was a cute outfit. They thought it was an invitation.

Aubrey Hirsch

Jan 8, 2026 — 1 min read

Image: Aubrey Hirsch.

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This comic by Aubrey Hirsch comes from the book "Graphic Rage" and is reprinted with kind permission of the author. Click here to read our interview with Aubrey Hirsch. Click here to buy a copy of her book!

Aubrey Hirsch writes GRAPHIC RAGE on Substack. Her comics have appeared in TIME, Vox, The Washington Post and elsewhere.

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