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Gemma Correll: From Illustrations to Mental Health Comics

1/24/2026

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Gemma Correll, a British-American cartoonist, shifted from illustration to comics after discovering indie artists.
She gained popularity for autobiographical comics addressing mental health, with Forbes recognizing her pandemic work in 2020.
Her pugs inspire her work and remind her to practice self-care.
Her 2015 collection A Worrier’s Guide to Life compiled popular online comics.
In 2021, the Cartoon Art Museum featured her in its Emerging Artist Showcase.

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Story summary

Gemma Correll, a British-American cartoonist, shifted from illustration to comics after discovering indie artists.
She gained popularity for autobiographical comics addressing mental health, with Forbes recognizing her pandemic work in 2020.
Her pugs inspire her work and remind her to practice self-care.
Her 2015 collection A Worrier’s Guide to Life compiled popular online comics.
In 2021, the Cartoon Art Museum featured her in its Emerging Artist Showcase.