The work is by Al Columbia, a brilliant cartoonist last published in the nineties, now reemerging with a brand new hardcover Pim and Francie book from Fantagraphics. It’s the book of the year, easily.
His humor and sensibilities are very dark and peculiar. He’s not for everyone, but I love his stuff.
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The work is by Al Columbia, a brilliant cartoonist last published in the nineties, now reemerging with a brand new hardcover Pim and Francie book from Fantagraphics. It’s the book of the year, easily.
His humor and sensibilities are very dark and peculiar. He’s not for everyone, but I love his stuff.
I’ve never heard of him, or this but it’s pretty cool looking.