Dead Air

Mike Allred’s Dead Air (1989–present) is a single-issue comic from Slave Labor that captures the raw, offbeat energy of his early work. Written and drawn entirely by Allred, this one-shot stands as a compact, self-contained artifact of the late-’80s indie scene, showcasing the distinctive pop-surrealist style and quirky storytelling that would define his career. Though brief, it’s a key glimpse into the creative origins of a cult-favorite cartoonist.