It's a graphic novel adaptation of 'Catch - 22'. It likely follows the absurdist and satirical story of the original. It shows the complex and often illogical situations that the characters face during wartime, with themes like the futility of war and the madness of military bureaucracy.
Yossarian is one of the main characters. He is a bombardier who is constantly trying to escape the madness of war and the military bureaucracy that surrounds him.
No, Catch 22 is not typically classified as a picaresque novel. It has a distinct style and narrative structure that sets it apart from the picaresque genre.
It's a novel that blends comedy and tragedy to expose the contradictions and follies of military bureaucracy. The characters and situations are often exaggerated for effect.
Catch 22 is satirical because it uses absurdity and irony to expose the flaws and contradictions of war and bureaucracy. The characters' situations are often comically hopeless, highlighting the madness of the system.
Catch 22 was banned in some places because of its critical and satirical view of war and bureaucracy, which some considered too controversial or subversive.