Playboy #2

"Out of Gas for Suicide" is a stark, character-driven story from 1969, written and illustrated by Howard Shoemaker, whose stark visuals and unflinching narrative capture a man’s desperate attempt to end his life by carbon monoxide. When his plan stalls due to running out of gas, he’s forced into an awkward, haunting journey—hitching rides while carrying a can of fuel, the weight of his intent pressing on every mile. The story’s quiet intensity and raw emotional undercurrent are rendered with a distinctive, personal touch by Shoemaker, whose full creative control is evident in every line and shade.