Mr. Gum

In this single-issue comic from Oni Press, writer Mike Allred and artist J. Bone introduce a sly, deadpan take on the classic gumshoe—Mr. Gum, a private investigator with a distinctly oddball sensibility. Published in 2003, this one-shot stands as a quirky, self-contained detective story that showcases the creators' offbeat humor and crisp, retro-styled artwork. While brief, it's a charming snapshot of early-2000s indie comics, offering a neat, complete mystery in a single issue.