Dork #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Introduction by a Drawing of the Cartoonist," Evan Dorkin delivers a delightfully offbeat tale of a girl and her taxidermy, where a cat named Fluffy takes center stage in a story that’s equal parts quirky and quietly unsettling. With all art, inks, and letters by Dorkin himself, the issue’s sharp, expressive style perfectly matches its strange, deadpan humor. The cover, also by Dorkin, captures the story’s eerie charm with a single, telling image.
In this sharp, darkly comedic satire from Dork #nn, Dougie faces a crisis of epic proportions: choosing between Helen and Marcie for the dance. When his brother Arlo tries to "help" by eliminating one of the girls, things spiral hilariously out of control—leaving Dougie with no date at all.
In "A Day of Change," a man’s well-intentioned habit of giving away spare change backfires in a quietly ironic twist: after generously sharing his coins on the way to the subway, he’s left stranded—penniless and unable to afford the fare home. The story’s sharp, satirical edge shines in its simple, relatable setup, turning a small act of kindness into a wry commentary on generosity and luck.
In "A Date with Death," Dougie and the Murder Family turn a class scavenger hunt into a merciless prank when they secretly film Arlo Dween's humiliating trek through town’s less savory corners—only to watch in glee as his ordeal ends in tragedy. The story’s sharp satire cuts through the absurdity of high school hierarchy with a dark, unflinching tone that lingers long after the last laugh.
In "Death & Taxidermists," Georgina’s passion for preserving her cat Fluffy takes a shockingly literal turn, leading her teacher Ms. Arbogast to confront the Rileys at home—only to be met with a very unexpected response. The next morning, Georgina’s family faces another surprise, one that blurs the line between art and the afterlife.
In "The Invisible College Of Secret Knowledge," the Devil Puppet presides over a trio of absurdly surreal tales—ranging from a boy made of pasta to a surreal Macy's balloon chase—culminating in a bizarre retelling of Dr. Fredric Wertham’s infamous crusade. With sharp satire and deadpan delivery, the story weaves together pop culture myth and forgotten history in a way only a parody anthology could.
In a single, sharp-witted page from Dork #nn, a frustrated chimp named Mr. Chimpy faces the universal comic fan’s nightmare: his local shop won’t stock his favorite titles. Enter Mr. Bunny, who calmly explains the salvation of direct orders—bypassing the "swirling black pits of debt, filth and incompetence" that is the comic shop.
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↩ Reprints Dork #1 (1993), Dork #2 (1994), Instant Piano #1 (1994), Instant Piano #2 (1994), Dork #3 (1995), Dork #4 (1997), Dork #5 (1998), Dork #6 (1998), Scatterbrain #3 (1998), Scatterbrain #4 (1998), Dork #7 (1999), Streetwise #[nn] (2000), Dork #8 (2000), The Collected Dork #1 (2001), Dork #9 (2001), Dork #10 (2002), The Collected Dork #2 (2003), Dork #11 (2006), Dark Horse Presents #10 [167] (2012), Dark Horse Presents #11 [168] (2012), Dark Horse Presents #12 [169] (2012), House of Fun #[0] (2012), Dark Horse Presents #4 (2014), The CBLDF Presents Liberty Annual #2015 (2015), Murder Can Be Fun #6, Murder Can Be Fun #7, Murder Can Be Fun #8
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