Junior and Other Losers

Peter Bagge's Junior and Other Losers (1990–present, Fantagraphics) is a single-issue collection of short stories that captures the raw, early energy of the cartoonist's signature style. Featuring Bagge's trademark jagged art and caustic humor, the book offers a glimpse into the misfits and underachievers that would later populate his celebrated Hate series. As a snapshot of Bagge's developing voice, it's a key artifact for fans of alternative comics and the Seattle scene of the early 1990s.