Bustout

A genuine piece of Bronze Age Canadiana, Bustout made their debut in 1979 within the pages of The Calgary Herald Comic Book — a regional publication that gave local comics a home alongside syndicated favorites. Created by Bill Hinds, this character shares their world with the likes of Buck Rogers, Wilma Deering, and Henry, a eclectic lineup that speaks to the wonderfully varied comic strip culture of the era. With only a handful of catalogued appearances, Bustout is a rare find, the kind of character that makes digging through regional and alternative Bronze Age publications so rewarding for dedicated collectors. If you love the offbeat corners of comics history, this one's worth tracking down.