Anfield Road (graphic novel)

Anfield Road is a 272 page graphic novel written and illustrated by Chris Shepherd and published by Titan Comics.

[2] The story revolves around Conor Sterling, an 18-year-old who faces the dilemma of either attending art college or staying to care for his domineering, sick grandmother.

As life accelerates, Conor falls in love with a West-Indian girl, which his grandmother disapproves of, leading to a conflict between personal ambition and familial duty.

The narrative explores themes of family, love, ambition, and coming of age, set against the backdrop of 1989 Liverpool, including references to cultural and tragic events like the Hillsborough disaster.

[3] Critics such as Rachel Cooke, Robin Ince and Olivia Hingley[4] have lauded "Anfield Road" for its heartfelt narrative and depiction of Liverpool.