Frank Lovejoy

Launched by creator Bruce McCorkindale through Fantagraphics in 1993, Frank Lovejoy is the anchor of a distinctly indie, slice-of-life comic universe that unfolded across sixteen years and multiple volumes — a quiet testament to the kind of character-driven storytelling that made Fantagraphics a home for comics that dared to be human-scaled. Sharing his world with Jenny and Mildred Lovejoy, Frank's adventures play out across titles like Here Come the Lovejoys, Here Come the Lovejoys Again!, and Here Come the Lovejoys Father Fixation — that last title alone hinting at the domestic complexity and dry wit McCorkindale brought to the page. For collectors who love the Copper and Modern Age's rich tradition of alternative comics, Frank Lovejoy is a rewarding discovery: a character whose longevity across a niche but dedicated run speaks to a genuine, lasting creative vision.