Tart

Tart, a four-issue series from Fantagraphics that began in 1994, was the singular vision of writer-artist Howie Dard, who crafted a raw, underground-comix sensibility into a compact but enduring work. Dard’s scratchy, expressive linework and unflinching storytelling defined the series’ brief run, making it a cult touchstone for readers drawn to the publisher’s commitment to idiosyncratic, creator-driven comics. Its lasting significance lies in how it distilled a distinct, personal voice into a tight, self-contained package—a testament to the power of a single creator’s unfiltered vision.