Wavemakers

From 1988 to 1990, Blind Bat Press published Wavemakers, a seven-issue series by creator Mark Innes that explored the collision of surf culture and supernatural mystery. Set along a hauntingly beautiful coastline, the comic followed a tight-knit group of surfers who discover their waves are tied to an ancient, otherworldly force. Innes’s atmospheric art and lyrical storytelling gave the book a distinct, dreamlike identity, making it a cult touchstone for readers who appreciate offbeat, creator-owned comics from the late '80s. Wavemakers remains a fascinating artifact of its era, capturing the spirit of independent publishing with its singular blend of beachside realism and eerie fantasy.