Cylinderhead

A single-issue debut from Slave Labor Graphics in 1989, Cylinderhead introduces a bizarre, offbeat world crafted by writer/artist Eric Bowman, with co-writer Dan Vado. The series’ premise centers on a character whose very name suggests a strange, mechanical existence, hinting at the quirky, independent sensibilities of its era. Though it never continued beyond this first issue, it stands as a curious artifact of the late-80s alternative comics scene, showcasing Bowman’s distinctive visual style and the off-kilter storytelling that defined much of SLG’s early output.