Chip Zdarsky

Our detailed Chip Zdarsky reading recommendations can be found on our Beyond The Panels Blog: From Laughter to Gut Punches: The World According to Chip Zdarsky

Reading Chip Zdarsky is akin to taking a ride on an emotional rollercoaster. On one page, you will be roaring with laughter, amused by the ridiculous situation the character has ended up in. Turn the page and you will be met with emotional devastation unlike anything you would have seen coming. Starting his work in comics as the “funny guy,” Zdarsky has quickly moved from writing “Extremely Bad Advice” to being the main voice behind one of the industry’s most beloved characters.

Essential Chip Zdarsky Reads:

• Sex Criminals
  • A hilarious and heartfelt love story about two people who can stop time when they orgasm and rob banks together.
• Howard The Duck
  • A satirical, emotional revival of Marvel’s talking duck — the only sane one in a ridiculous universe.
• Spider-Man
  • Zdarsky’s runs mix humor and heartbreak, showing Peter’s humanity — from revealing his identity to Jonah Jameson to aging in real time in Life Story.
• Daredevil
  • A dark, grounded take on Matt Murdock’s guilt, faith, and redemption, pairing sharp writing with stunning art.
• Batman
  • A psychological, action-packed look at Bruce Wayne’s control, family, and identity — introspective yet explosive.
• Public Domain
  • A creator-rights drama about the comic industry’s exploitation and the human stories behind it.