Strange Cerebus

Strange Cerebus, launched in 2017 by Aardvark-Vanaheim, is a brief, experimental one-shot that brings Dave Sim’s iconic aardvark into an unexpected dialogue with the 19th-century engravings of Gustave Doré. Sim, the series’ sole writer and co-artist, pairs his own distinctive linework with Doré’s classic illustrations, creating a surreal visual mashup that recontextualizes Cerebus within a grand, historical artistic tradition. As a singular artifact from the creator of the landmark Cerebus series, this issue stands as a curious, self-contained footnote—a playful meditation on art, influence, and the boundaries of comic storytelling.