The Comical Tragedy of Punch and Judy

The Comical Tragedy of Punch and Judy, a single-issue comic from Slave Labor Graphics, reimagines the classic puppet show as a brutal, black-comedy horror story. Published in 2002, this standalone graphic novella is most associated with creator John Kovalic, who wrote and illustrated its grimly humorous take on the iconic duo. It matters as a cult oddity that twists a beloved children's entertainment into a dark, satirical fable about violence and domestic strife.