!Gag!

Published by Harrier from 1987 to 1989, !Gag! was a seven-issue anthology that showcased the offbeat, often surreal humor of the British small-press scene. Most frequently written by Glenn Dakin, Bambos Georgiou, and Ed Pinsent, and illustrated by Dakin, John Bagnall, and Phil Elliott, the series served as a playful counterpoint to mainstream comics, embracing absurdist strips and experimental cartooning. Its significance lies in capturing the raw, DIY energy of late-'80s alternative British comics, offering a platform for emerging talents to explore comedy without commercial constraints.