Grease Monkey

Tim Eldred’s Grease Monkey (1995–present, Kitchen Sink Press) is a warm, lightly sci-fi character drama set aboard a colossal space station, where a young human engineer and his alien mechanic partner navigate friendship, work, and growing up. Over its brief two-issue run, Eldred writes and draws a story that feels like a cozy hangout comic in a vast cosmos, blending slice-of-life charm with a lived-in future. Though short, it stands as a quietly beloved cult gem from the mid-90s indie scene, showcasing Eldred’s distinctive, expressive art and heartfelt storytelling.