Dalgoda

Jan Strnad and Dennis Fujitake created this eight-issue Fantagraphics series from the mid-1980s, a warm-hearted science-fiction adventure following the titular Dalgoda, a dog-like alien stranded on Earth. The strip balances whimsy and pathos as its furry protagonist navigates human society while searching for a way home, showcasing Fujitake's expressive, clean-line art. Though short-lived, Dalgoda remains a fondly remembered cult oddity from the early days of the direct-market boom, a testament to the era's willingness to take chances on creator-owned, offbeat premises.