Grokk: Savage in a Civilized World

Barry Shalen's single-issue Grokk: Savage in a Civilized World (1981–1982) is a brief, self-contained exploration of a primal figure thrust into modern society. Published as a one-shot, the story follows the titular Grokk as he navigates the bewildering trappings of civilization, a classic fish-out-of-water premise rendered in Shalen's distinctive voice. Though it lasted only one issue, the comic stands as a compact, idiosyncratic artifact of its era, offering a snapshot of early-80s independent comics.