Modern Pulp

Joe Zabel’s Modern Pulp (1991, Diamond Press) is a single-issue comic that channels the spirit of classic pulp magazines through a contemporary lens. Written and drawn entirely by Zabel, this standalone release offers a self-contained adventure that distills the genre’s trademark action and intrigue into a compact, creator-driven package. It stands as a focused, artistic statement from an independent publisher, showcasing how a lone creator can revive and refine pulp traditions for a modern audience.