Sam & Max, Freelance Police Special

Steve Purcell’s sole, self-contained special from Comico in 1989 introduced the world to the dog-and-rabbit Freelance Police, Sam & Max, in their first official comic. This one-shot captures the duo’s signature deadpan absurdity and chaotic charm, laying the groundwork for their later cult-favorite adventures in games and animation. A landmark debut for Purcell’s distinctive art and writing, it remains the essential starting point for fans of the pair’s offbeat crime-solving.