A Stranger's Tale

A haunting three-issue miniseries from Vineyard Press (1997–2000), A Stranger's Tale follows an enigmatic drifter through a series of small-town encounters, each issue a self-contained story of mystery and human connection. Written primarily by Duane Schilz and Terry Collins, with moody, expressive art by Al Bigley and Joey Robinson, the series explores themes of isolation and kindness in everyday life. Though brief, its quiet, character-driven approach stands out as a thoughtful gem from the late-1990s indie comics scene.