Colin Upton's Other Big Thing

Colin Upton’s Other Big Thing, published by Fantagraphics across four issues from 1991 to 1992, is a singularly personal and offbeat anthology series written and drawn entirely by the Canadian cartoonist. Upton fills its pages with a mix of autobiographical slices, surreal humor, and cultural commentary, often reflecting on art, politics, and the absurdities of everyday life. The series stands as a distinctive, low-key gem of early-’90s alternative comics, showcasing Upton’s dry wit and idiosyncratic voice.