Cerebus #29

Part of Dave Sim's ambitious self-published saga, Cerebus #29 from 1981 presents a striking circular vignette against an ornate blue lattice pattern — the stocky aardvark himself crouches in the lower left, clutching a small figurine, while a luminous golden female figure dances or floats in the upper right, trailing sparkling light. The visual contrast between Cerebus's grounded, wary pose and the ethereal radiance of the glowing woman sets a quietly mysterious tone that fits perfectly within the "High Society" arc. Sim handles every creative role here — writing, pencils, inks, and lettering — making this a remarkably personal artistic statement from 1981 independent comics.