Dog Boy

Steve Lafler’s Dog Boy (1987–present, Fantagraphics) is a long-running, 10-issue independent comic series that follows the surreal adventures of its canine-nosed, fedora-wearing protagonist through a world of jazz, beat culture, and offbeat humor. Lafler, the sole writer and artist throughout the run, crafts a distinctively lo-fi, underground vibe that blends absurdist storytelling with a love for music and counterculture. It matters as a cult classic of the alternative comics scene, showcasing a singular creator’s vision that has endured for decades.