Keith Pankowski

Keith Pankowski is one of three comic-book-obsessed friends at the center of Rich Koslowski's indie slice-of-life series, navigating the world of fandom alongside pals Jim Tamphear and Allen George in affectionate, humorous stories about life as a dedicated comics geek.

Few characters capture the spirit of comics fandom quite like Keith Pankowski, who debuted in Rich Koslowski's The 3 Geeks #1 in 1997, right at the heart of the Modern Age. Published through the indie label 3 Finger Prints, this lovingly crafted series gave readers a world populated by genuine enthusiasts, and Keith has been a fixture across The 3 Geeks, Geeksville, and The 3 Geeks: Jim's Jerky, sharing his adventures with the likes of Jim Tamphear, Allen George, and Sky Branovan. With a run stretching from 1997 into 2006, Koslowski's creation is a warm, witty love letter to collector culture from someone who clearly lived it — and for fans of indie comics with real heart, Keith Pankowski is absolutely worth seeking out.