Famous Bus Rides

Colin Upton’s Famous Bus Rides (1986–present, 8 issues) is a singular, lo-fi comic series that documents the mundane yet surreal dramas unfolding on public transit. Written and drawn entirely by Upton, the series captures the rhythms of bus travel with a deadpan, observational eye, often turning everyday commuters into the stuff of understated legend. Published as an independent, minicomic-style project, it’s a cult touchstone for its intimate, slice-of-life storytelling and its raw, hand-drawn aesthetic.