Bad News

Paul Karasik’s Bad News (1988–present, Fantagraphics) is a single-issue comic that distills the artist-writer’s sharp, minimalist style into a pointed satire of media and misinformation. With its deadpan visual gags and concise storytelling, this standalone work captures Karasik’s signature blend of formal experimentation and social commentary. Though brief, it remains a notable artifact of the alternative comics scene, showcasing the wit that would define Karasik’s later collaborative projects.