Way Out Strips

Carol Swain’s Way Out Strips is a quietly surreal, black-and-white comic series from Tragedy Strikes Press, launched in 1992 and running for three issues. Swain, the sole writer and artist, crafts a world of deadpan, off-kilter humor and gentle melancholy, following characters through strange, everyday encounters. The series stands as a distinctive, understated gem of the alternative comics scene, showcasing Swain’s unique voice and minimalist linework.