Kurt Cobain is one of the most polarizing figures in music. For some, he was an innovator who single-handedly revived music and gave a powerful voice to the feelings of an entire deracinated generation. On the other hand, many consider him a mediocre musician who simply cashed in on the fact that angry youngsters tend to react positively to cultural products that reflect their frustration and echo their rage. In the graphic novel When I Was an Alien, author Danilo Deninotti and illustrator Toni Bruno, two up-and-coming figures in Italian comics, decided to eschew both sides of the spectrum and instead deliver a heartfelt look at Cobain's life from early childhood to the brink of stardom.

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