The Zowie! Encyclopedia

Over two issues in 1988–1989, The Zowie! Encyclopedia offered a playful, irreverent take on the comic-book reference guide, blending fact and fiction with a lighthearted tone. Published by Andrew Kyle, the series was primarily written and illustrated by Lori Icke and T. Step, whose energetic art and offbeat entries gave the format a distinctly indie, DIY feel. It stands as a curious artifact of late-80s small-press humor, a niche experiment in turning encyclopedic structure into a comic gag.