Acme Novelty Library #7
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeChris Ware’s "The Story of the Acme Cartoon Company" in Acme Novelty Library #7 is a quietly surreal, deeply human tale that unfolds with the precision of a master craftsman. Through Ware’s distinctive art and storytelling, a single day in the life of a superhero reveals a world where divine intervention is as mundane as it is absurd—God, mid-flower-picking, answers a cry for help with a bullet, a transaction, and a banjo. The issue’s stark, intricate visuals and wry tone showcase Ware’s singular voice, making this a standout in his acclaimed series.
In this absurdist gem from *Acme Novelty Library #7*, a day in the life of a superhero takes a bizarre turn when God, mid-flower-picking, hears a hunter’s cry for help. Responding with swift, surreal efficiency, He dispatches the hunter, pockets the cash, and heads straight to the music store—where the real surprise begins.
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Reprinted in Tegn #44 (1999), An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons and True Stories #2 (2008)
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