Atomic Age Truckstop Waitress

Bob Fingerman's Atomic Age Truckstop Waitress, a single-issue comic from Fantagraphics in 1991, presents a self-contained slice of life that finds the title character navigating the surreal and mundane encounters of a roadside diner. Fingerman's distinctive, detailed black-and-white art brings a gritty charm to this offbeat character study, making it a noteworthy artifact of early '90s alternative comics.