Cakewalk / Bets Are Off

Nate Powell’s Cakewalk / Bets Are Off is a single-issue comic from 2008, published under his SeeMyBrotherDance imprint. The series captures Powell’s early, raw storytelling energy, offering a glimpse into the formative work of a creator who would go on to shape the landscape of graphic memoir. Its brief run matters as a snapshot of a distinct voice in independent comics.