Tryx: Sluts in Space

Matt Howarth’s Tryx: Sluts in Space (1999, Fantagraphics) is a single-issue sci-fi romp that gleefully smashes together sex, rock ‘n’ roll, and cosmic absurdity. Howarth, the series’ sole artist, brings his signature loose, energetic linework to a raunchy space opera where the titular Tryx crew navigates a universe of hedonistic chaos. Though brief, this cult oddball stands as a pure, unapologetic artifact of late-’90s alternative comics, showcasing Howarth’s distinctive voice and Fantagraphics’ willingness to publish the weird and wild.