Harry Chess

Harry Chess, launched by Le Salon Graphics in 1980 and still ongoing, is a single-issue series that blends classic detective tropes with a gay male sensibility, following the title character through a stylish, adult-oriented world of mystery and intrigue. Its creator, whose distinctive art and storytelling defined the series, made it a landmark for queer representation in independent comics. Though brief in its initial run, the series remains a cult touchstone for its unapologetic, genre-bending approach.