East Texas: Tales from behind the Pine Curtain

In 1988, Real Comet Press published the first issue of East Texas: Tales from behind the Pine Curtain, a singular comic series by artist Michael Dougan that captures the peculiar, off-kilter atmosphere of life in the region. Dougan’s work here is a defining voice for the series, offering a warm, wry look at the people and landscapes of East Texas. Though only one issue was released, it stands as a distinctive, self-contained snapshot of a place and its stories.