The Bogie Man

A short-lived but memorable 1991 one-shot from John Brown Publishing, The Bogie Man is a darkly comedic thriller that reimagines Humphrey Bogart’s iconic screen persona as a delusional Glasgow mental patient who believes he is the detective from The Maltese Falcon. Created by writer John Wagner and artist Alan Grant, with art by Robin Smith, the story follows its protagonist as his fantasy collides with a very real criminal conspiracy. This cult oddity stands out for its sharp, offbeat humor and its unique blend of film noir homage with gritty Scottish urban realism.