Hardball #[nn]

Malibu Comics' 1991 original graphic novel Hardball showcases Chuck Austen handling every visual element — pencils, inks, and colors — as a complete solo artistic vision. Unfortunately, the cover art isn't available to describe here, but the book itself represents an ambitious, self-contained work from an artist fully in command of his craft. At $12.95, it stands as a notable entry in Malibu's early catalog of original publications.