Laugh in the Dark

Bill Griffith’s Laugh in the Dark, a single 1971 issue from Last Gasp, stands as an early showcase for the artist’s signature blend of surreal, deadpan humor and underground comix sensibility. This one-shot captures Griffith’s emerging voice, offering a glimpse into the offbeat, countercultural storytelling that would define his later work. Though brief, it remains a notable artifact of the era’s independent comics scene.