Zot!

Scott McCloud's Zot! ran for 37 issues from Eclipse Comics between 1984 and 1991, blending a bright, optimistic superhero universe with a keenly observed realistic world. McCloud, the series' primary writer and artist, was joined by talents like Kurt Busiek and Ivy Ratafia on scripts, with Matt Feazell and Dan Spiegle contributing art. The book is remembered for its earnest, joyful take on the superhero genre, contrasting a colorful alternate Earth with the mundane challenges of its teenage protagonist's life. It stands as a key early work from McCloud, showcasing the narrative ambition that would later define his landmark non-fiction book Understanding Comics.