Bear

A darkly comedic and surreal series from Slave Labor Graphics, Bear follows the misadventures of a lonely, anthropomorphic bear navigating a bizarre and often bleak world. Running for ten issues between 2003 and 2005, the comic is best known for the distinctive, minimalist art and deadpan storytelling of its creator, Jamie Smart. It matters as a cult oddity that perfectly encapsulates the offbeat, indie spirit of its era, blending absurdity with genuine pathos.