Bitch in Heat

A sharp, unapologetic series from Fantagraphics, Bitch in Heat (1997–2002) ran for 14 issues, blending raw eroticism with a punk sensibility. Most frequently illustrated by Giovanna Casotto and Rosangela Betti, the comic stood out for its bold, female-driven perspective on desire and rebellion during the late 90s alternative comics boom. Its matter-of-fact depiction of sexuality and defiance made it a distinctive, if niche, artifact of its era.