The Culture Corner

A single-issue oddity from Fantagraphics, The Culture Corner (2010) collects a series of bizarre, single-panel cartoons by the singular Basil Wolverton. Known for his grotesque, highly detailed style, Wolverton here turns his eye to the foibles of high society and cultural pretension with his signature, unsettling humor. Though a brief publication, it serves as a concentrated dose of Wolverton’s uniquely warped worldview, showcasing a master of mid-century cartooning in a late-career compilation.