We are talking about indie comics, aka underground comix, aka alternative comics! In part 1 we start with their scandalous origins and get up to the 80s. Along the way we talk about R Crumb, The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Harvey Pekar, Wimmen’s Comix, Bill Griffith, Lynda Barry, Life in Hell, Love and Rockets, Elfquest, and Cerebus.
For real, there are sooooo many other types of comics out there besides Muscle Man fighting Beefcake Boy. From the silly to the somber, autobiographical to fantastical, wholesome to obscene, there's something for everyone. Not liking comics is like not liking music or not liking movies. There's something for you.
Part 2 in two weeks!
NOTES / DON'T @ US:
- Not a note, but a shout out to us for setting a new record in edit marks due to Allergies™️, the miracle product from Mother Nature, Inc.! When you want to sniffle for three hours while recording for public consumption, trust Allergies™️!
- We gave credits whenever possible. I think we covered everybody. If not, sorry!
- If you're interested in any of these, try to get them from your Local Comic Shop and not a big conglom-o place. LCSs were hurt by Covid just like all retail and that certain online site saw its profits soar, so they're doing fine.
