Roger Brand

Roger Brand (January 5, 1943 – November 23, 1985) was an American cartoonist whose work bridged mainstream and underground comics, often blending horror with eroticism. Born in 1943, he began his career in the late 1960s, contributing as an artist, inker, letterer, and writer across 13 issues from 1967 to 1983. His most credited titles include *Tales of Sex and Death*, *Captain Marvel*, *Fantastic!*, *HIP Comics*, *Hit Comics*, and *Insect Fear*. Brand’s style was marked by a raw, visceral energy that suited his fascination with the macabre and the sensual, making him a distinctive voice in the underground scene. He collaborated with various creators of the era, though his solo work often carried his personal stamp. Brand’s legacy lies in his unflinching exploration of taboo subjects within the comic medium, influencing later alternative cartoonists. He passed away in 1985 at age 42, leaving behind a small but potent body of work that continues to intrigue collectors and historians of both mainstream and counterculture comics.