Bitch in Heat

Giovanna Casotto's unapologetically raw and erotic series for Fantagraphics, Bitch in Heat (1998–present), follows a single, self-contained issue that dives headfirst into the explicit, punk-infused world of its title character. Casotto's distinctive, heavy-inked artwork drives this one-shot, marking a bold, no-holds-barred statement in alternative comics. It stands as a cult artifact of late-90s underground comix, a visceral exploration of female sexuality and rage that refuses to be polite.