Smilin' Ed Comics

Over a brief four-issue run from 1980 to 1981, FantaCo Enterprises published Smilin' Ed Comics, a quirky series primarily written and drawn by Raoul F. Vezina, with contributions from Tom Skulan and cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The title centers on the titular character, Smilin' Ed, a cheerful, rotund figure whose adventures blend offbeat humor and lighthearted satire. Though short-lived, the series stands as a distinctive artifact of the early-1980s independent comics scene, showcasing Vezina's playful storytelling and Hembeck's signature cartooning style.