Underground Comics

Comics that emerged during the 60s and 70s through independent publishers contained new material. I enjoy the focus and purpose of these stories, with its depictions of counter culture, and questioning of societal norms. My favorite stories from this era are from Harvey Pekar's American Splendor. He's so blunt and to the point, that there's a rhythm to his words. I find Pekar's outlook on life very interesting, and entertaining to say the least. This movement gave new life to comics, where most adults found comics to be childish and simple, these new stories were very adult, and complex in ways. Though this style wasn't considered mainstream at first, its elements have trickled down into mainstream media, and even into popular comics and action and superhero stories of today.