Vaughn Bodé's Deadbone: The First Testament of Cheech Wizard the Cartoon Messiah

Vaughn Bodé’s Deadbone: The First Testament of Cheech Wizard the Cartoon Messiah is a single-issue comic from 1975, published by Northern Comfort Communications. Entirely created by the singular Vaughn Bodé, it expands his signature underworld of absurdity, where his iconic, hat-wearing Cheech Wizard presides over a bawdy, surreal mythology. This issue stands as a foundational artifact of Bodé’s underground comix vision, distilling his wild, irreverent humor and distinctive linework into a standalone testament to his cult-classic legacy.