TUG & buster

Marc Hempel’s Tug & Buster (1995–1998) is a seven-issue series from the small-press Art & Soul imprint, following two oddball characters through a quirky, off-kilter world. Written and drawn entirely by Hempel, the comic showcases his distinctive, expressive linework and deadpan humor, building a cult following for its charmingly weird sensibility. It stands as a pure, singular vision from a creator known for his work on Sandman and The Maxx, offering a compact, self-contained gem of 1990s alternative comics.