Strips

Chuck Austen’s Strips (1989–1991) was a nine-issue series from Rip Off Press, a publisher synonymous with underground and alternative comics. Austen served as both writer and artist, crafting a singular, self-contained vision that captured the raw, offbeat energy of the late-’80s indie scene. Its significance lies in being a pure, unfiltered showcase of one creator’s voice during a transitional period for American comics.