Hate Annual #6
"Skeletons in the Closet" is a delightfully absurd and sharp-witted tale from Peter Bagge, showcasing his signature blend of surreal humor and social satire. In this 2006 Fantagraphics Annual, the story unfolds with a wild mix of political farce and bizarre personal drama, as President Bat Boy, Beyonce (who may or may not be part sasquatch), and a vengeful Ed navigate a world where the White House is on fire and crowns are the least of the problems. The entire story, from writing to inking, is a fully self-contained vision by Peter Bagge, with a cover by him as well.
In "Skeletons in the Closet," Jay’s discovery of the truth about Stinky’s fate—thanks to Butch’s careless slip—sparks a violent confrontation, forcing Buddy to confront the consequences of buried secrets. With tensions boiling, Buddy must decide how far he’s willing to go to break free from the past before everything collapses.
In a wild satire of political and pop culture excess, Bat Boy finds himself at the center of chaos when Li'l Kim sets fire to the White House, forcing Beyonce—revealed to be part sasquatch—to rescue him. As Bat Boy escapes imprisonment, stages a dramatic breakout, and crowns himself king, the absurdity escalates with Ed demanding reparations and a twisty chain of events that leaves the throne—and the future—wide open.
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Reprinted in Bat Boy: The Complete Weekly World News Comic Strip #[nn] (2011), Peter Bagge's Other Stuff #[nn] (2013), The Complete Buddy Bradley Stories from "Hate" Comics #3 (2014), The Complete Hate #3 (2020)
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