Tales from the Outer Boroughs

A five-issue series from Fantagraphics (1991–1992), Tales from the Outer Boroughs was written and drawn by Douglas Michael, offering a singularly authored vision of off-kilter urban life. The series explores the strange, surreal, and often humorous corners of New York City's outer boroughs, blending slice-of-life storytelling with a touch of the fantastic. It stands as a distinctive, creator-driven work from the early alternative comics boom, showcasing Michael's idiosyncratic voice and detailed cartooning.