Hembeck: The Best of Dateline: @!!?#

Fred Hembeck's long-running, offbeat newspaper strip Dateline: @!!?# gets its first (and to date only) collection in this 1979 Eclipse one-shot, gathering his signature blend of self-deprecating humor and affectionate, cartoony takes on the comics industry's biggest icons. As both writer and artist, Hembeck established himself as a beloved fan-favorite commentator, offering a warm, playful alternative to the superhero mainstream of the era. This slim volume captures the charm of a creator who made his name by poking gentle fun at the very medium he adored.