Kake

In Kake (1968–1986), Tom of Finland created a landmark 26-issue comic series that defined his signature aesthetic of hyper-masculine, leather-clad fantasy. Running for nearly two decades, the series—written and drawn entirely by Tom himself—established the visual language of gay erotic art, blending playful adventure with unapologetic celebration of the male form. Its influence extends far beyond comics, cementing Tom of Finland as a transformative figure in both underground publishing and LGBTQ+ cultural history.