TALES DESIGNED TO THRIZZLE VOL.1 is a collection of absurdist humor comics by Michael Kupperman, compiling the first four issues of his acclaimed series. The book features a variety of surreal stories and characters, including Snake ‘n’ Bacon—a crime-solving duo consisting of a snake and a strip of bacon—alongside parodies of vintage comic tropes. Kupperman’s distinctive art style and deadpan delivery create a unique comedic experience that has garnered critical acclaim. This hardcover edition presents the material in full color, enhancing the visual impact of Kupperman’s work.
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Michael Kupperman is a cartoonist and humorist whose surreal, deadpan wit has made him a cult favorite in alt-comics circles. Known for “Tales Designed to Thrizzle” and the memoir “All the Answers”, Kupperman’s work blends absurdist non sequiturs with vintage visual styles, parodying mid-century advertising, pulp fiction, and educational comics. His characters—like Snake ‘n’ Bacon—occupy a world where logical coherence gives way to comedic entropy. With razor-sharp timing and retro flair, Kupperman dissects American media tropes, turning nostalgia into surreal commentary. His work stands as a playful, cerebral riff on the strangeness of cultural memory.
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Michael Kupperman is a cartoonist and humorist whose surreal, deadpan wit has made him a cult favorite in alt-comics circles. Known for “Tales Designed to Thrizzle” and the memoir “All the Answers”, Kupperman’s work blends absurdist non sequiturs with vintage visual styles, parodying mid-century advertising, pulp fiction, and educational comics. His characters—like Snake ‘n’ Bacon—occupy a world where logical coherence gives way to comedic entropy. With razor-sharp timing and retro flair, Kupperman dissects American media tropes, turning nostalgia into surreal commentary. His work stands as a playful, cerebral riff on the strangeness of cultural memory.
TALES DESIGNED TO THRIZZLE VOL.1 is a collection of absurdist humor comics by Michael Kupperman, compiling the first four issues of his acclaimed series. The book features a variety of surreal stories and characters, including Snake ‘n’ Bacon—a crime-solving duo consisting of a snake and a strip of bacon—alongside parodies of vintage comic tropes. Kupperman’s distinctive art style and deadpan delivery create a unique comedic experience that has garnered critical acclaim. This hardcover edition presents the material in full color, enhancing the visual impact of Kupperman’s work. Comix, Fantagraphics, Michael Kupperman, 2009 Fantagraphics 978-1606991640 Michael Kupperman 2009