American Barbarian

Tom Scioli’s American Barbarian (2012–present, AdHouse Books) is a wild, one-issue epic that channels the over-the-top energy of 1980s action cartoons and heavy metal album covers into a self-contained comic. Scioli writes and illustrates this saga of a muscle-bound hero battling mutant monsters and mad scientists in a post-apocalyptic America, blending Kirby-esque bombast with his own raw, psychedelic style. It’s a cult-favorite burst of creative freedom, showcasing Scioli’s singular voice as both storyteller and artist.