Pop Gun War

Farel Dalrymple’s Pop Gun War, launched in 2000 through Cryptic Press, is a singular, moody indie comic that follows a young boy’s surreal adventures in a fantastical, rain-slicked city. With Dalrymple as its sole artist, the series blends a child’s perspective with dreamlike, melancholic imagery, establishing him as a distinctive voice in alternative comics. Though its initial run spans just a single issue, the work’s quiet, atmospheric storytelling and hand-drawn aesthetic have made it a touchstone for fans of intimate, off-kilter world-building.