Bar Wars

In the early 1980s, cartoonist Jack D. Zastre launched Bar Wars as a five-issue comic series from an independent press, a short-lived but spirited addition to the underground comix scene. The series follows the absurd, boozy rivalries between competing tavern owners, blending slapstick humor with a satirical take on small-town commerce. While brief, Bar Wars stands out for Zastre’s distinctive, rough-hewn art style and its unapologetically niche premise, making it a cult oddity for fans of offbeat indie comics.