My Friend Dahmer

About “My Friend Dahmer”

In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer became one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. His crimes shocked the nation, and to most people, he was a monster. However, to Derf Backderf, Dahmer was a high school friend who shared classrooms, hallways, and car rides. In My Friend Dahmer, a graphic novel and memoir, Backderf offers a personal and complex look at Dahmer as a troubled young man. The story portrays him as a shy, alcoholic, and socially awkward teenager who struggled with deep psychological issues. The book provides a rare and intimate perspective on a figure often seen only as a criminal. A new paperback edition of the work includes bonus content from the author's archives and coincides with a movie adaptation.