Tales of the Beanworld

In the strange, self-contained ecosystem of the Beanworld, Larry Marder crafted a singular, all-ages fantasy that defied easy categorization. Published by Beanworld Press from 1985 to 1993, this 21-issue series follows the daily adventures of the Beanish and their enigmatic ally, Mr. Spook, in a world with its own unique logic, language, and economy. With Marder and Peter Croome both writing and illustrating, the series became a cult touchstone for its gentle, philosophical storytelling and utterly original visual language. It remains a beloved, one-of-a-kind work that proves comics can build entire worlds from scratch.