Prime Cuts

From 1986 to 1988, Fantagraphics released Prime Cuts, a ten-issue anthology that brought together an unexpected mix of classic and modern talents. The series paired literary heavyweights like Gustave Flaubert with cartoonists such as E. C. Segar and F. Solano López, alongside original contributions from Gary Kwapisz and others. It offered a distinctive blend of reprints and new work, showcasing the publisher’s early commitment to bridging highbrow and comic art.