Hair High

In this singular, whimsical graphic novel from NBM, cartoonist Robert Crumb spins a darkly humorous tall tale set in a rural high school where the students are literally growing hair—not just on their heads, but in wild, unruly patches all over their bodies. Published in 2003, this one-shot blends Crumb’s signature scratchy, detailed linework with a surreal coming-of-age story that satirizes adolescent angst and social hierarchy. Though brief, Hair High stands as a distinctive, oddball entry in Crumb’s later career, showcasing his enduring fascination with the grotesque and the everyday.