Shirtless Bear-Fighter

In 2017, Image Comics let loose a gloriously absurd action-comedy with Shirtless Bear-Fighter, a single-issue debut that delivers exactly what its title promises. Written and drawn by Andrew Robinson, this oversized one-shot follows a hirsute, weaponless hero who defends a forest from both supernatural and mundane threats with nothing but his bare chest and fists. It’s a loving, over-the-top homage to 1980s pulp and martial arts flicks, packed with deadpan humor and Robinson’s muscular, expressive art. Though brief, this cult oddball remains a fondly remembered showcase of Image’s willingness to publish pure, unapologetic fun.