A Jam of Spot

Colin Upton’s A Jam of Spot (1986–1990) is a four-issue miniseries from the Canadian alternative comics scene, blending surreal humor with a keen observational eye. Known for its deadpan, stream-of-consciousness storytelling, the series captures the mundane absurdities of urban life in the late 1980s. Upton’s scratchy, expressive linework and offbeat pacing mark it as a cult artifact of the era’s small-press movement, offering a quiet but memorable snapshot of a distinct creative voice.