The Cheque, Mate

Eddie Campbell's The Cheque, Mate (1992–present, Fantagraphics) is a single-issue comic that follows the author's signature blend of wry autobiography and loose, expressive linework. Campbell turns a sharp, observational eye on the mundane and the absurd, crafting a brief but distinctive entry in his larger body of work. It matters as a snapshot of his early-1990s storytelling, showcasing the same offbeat voice that would define his later acclaimed projects.