In China with Green Day

by Aaron Cometbus

184 pages, Paperback

Published August 19, 2025

About the author

Aaron Elliott, better known as Aaron Cometbus, is a drummer, lyricist, self-described "punk anthropologist" and author of Cometbus, a seminal punk rock zine.

Reviews

[Scott Satterwhite · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed re-reading this zine, but this time (over a decade later) it's in a book. I loved the zine, but it's nice to have a paperback that fits in my pocket. Format aside, the story itself still holds up, and has a sweet ending as Aaron explores the his longstanding friendship with Green Day. Despite different paths, very different paths, their friendship holds. A well written account that humanizes one of the most famous bands in the world, while showcasing Cometbus' compelling writing.