Once Upon a Dime #2001

In "Once Upon a Dime," the islanders of Mazuma make a bold leap from barter to a full-fledged monetary economy, building a mint, banks, and even a federal reserve—all in a story written by Al Wenzel and John Martin, with art by Wenzel and Claude Martinot, and cover by Martinot and Wenzel. This unique, free-form comic offers a playful yet surprisingly detailed look at how money shapes society, all drawn with a crisp, hand-crafted style.