Stanley and His Monster
DC · 1993 · 4 issues
About the series
In 1993, DC Comics gave Phil Foglio free rein to revive a forgotten Harvey Comics concept with a four-issue miniseries. The story centers on a mild-mannered man and the big, furry, invisible monster who lives in his backyard—a creature whose well-meaning attempts to help always lead to absurd, slapstick chaos. Foglio wrote and drew every page, bringing his signature blend of whimsical humor and expressive cartooning to a premise that playfully subverts the classic "boy and his monster" trope. Though brief, the series remains a charming, offbeat footnote in DC's '90s publishing line, showcasing a creator's singular voice in a company-owned sandbox.