El Borbah

El Borbah, a series from Les Humanoïdes Associés that began in 1985, follows a massive, masked private detective in a surreal, dystopian Mexico. Created by the singular talent of Charles Burns, this single-issue debut introduces a world of grotesque characters and hard-boiled absurdity, blending pulp noir with Burns's unmistakable, meticulous linework. While brief, the issue remains a cult touchstone for its distinct, unsettling vision and influence on alternative comics.