The Log Baby

Rachel Hartman’s The Log Baby (1998–present, Pughouse Press) is a single-issue comic that blends whimsy with quiet melancholy, following the bizarre premise of a baby born as a log. Hartman, serving as both writer and artist, crafts a deceptively simple tale that explores themes of identity and belonging through its unusual protagonist. Though brief, this self-contained story has endured as a cult curiosity for its gentle, offbeat humor and the striking, minimalist art that defines Hartman’s singular vision.