Don Raffo and Friends

In Don Raffo and Friends, writer and artist George Paetsch launched a short-run comic series in 2022 that pairs an elderly, cigar-chomping Italian-American gangster with a cast of eccentric friends. Over two issues, the series blends slice-of-life humor with a nostalgic, slightly off-kilter sensibility, offering a character-driven look at an unlikely community. Paetsch’s distinctive cartooning and warm, understated storytelling give the series a charming, intimate feel within the indie-comics landscape.