Barefootz Funnies

Howard Cruse’s Barefootz Funnies was a short-lived but influential series from Kitchen Sink Press in the mid-1970s, showcasing the early work of a cartoonist who would become a major voice in underground comix. Across its three issues, Cruse wrote and drew the adventures of the gentle, barefoot protagonist Barefootz, blending whimsical humor with the countercultural spirit of the era. The series stands as an important early example of Cruse’s distinctive, warm cartooning style, offering a quieter, more character-driven alternative to the era’s more abrasive underground fare.