Self-Loathing Comics

A short-lived but potent anthology series from Fantagraphics, Self-Loathing Comics ran for just two issues in the mid-1990s, serving as a raw, confessional showcase for some of the most influential figures in alternative comics. Anchored by contributions from Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Charles Burns, and Aline Kominsky-Crumb, the series leaned heavily into autobiographical and psychologically charged material, often featuring the Crumb family—Robert, Aline, and their daughter Sophie—as recurring subjects. Its significance lies in capturing a moment when these legendary cartoonists turned their unflinching gaze inward, producing work that is both deeply personal and emblematic of the era's underground ethos.