Critters #11

Fantagraphics' beloved anthology series delivers a holiday treat with this 1987 issue, featuring a cover by Ken Macklin that puts a gloriously retro-futuristic spin on Christmas tradition — a furry, Santa-suited critter and a reindeer piloting the sleek "Xmas Express," a rocket-powered jet-sled loaded with wrapped presents, blazing through a vivid blue sky. It's the kind of cheerful, imaginative image that perfectly captures Critters' knack for blending the whimsical with the unexpected. Inside, Ty Templeton handles full solo duties — writing, art, inking, and lettering — on "Homecoming Part II," making this a genuinely personal installment in the series.