Gasen i botten, Hieronymus Bosch #1

Gasen i botten, Hieronymus Bosch is a Swedish underground comic series that emerged during the late 1980s, a period marked by a vibrant and experimental climate in Scandinavian alternative comics. The series, which draws its cryptic title from a fusion of automotive urgency and the name of the medieval Dutch painter, was created by Swedish cartoonist Lars Sjunnesson. It reflects the era's post-punk sensibilities, characterized by its surrealist humor and often grotesque or unsettling visual storytelling.

The design and artistic approach of the first issue established the series' signature aesthetic, which relies on dense, intricate line work and a darkly comedic tone. Sjunnesson aimed to disrupt traditional comic structures, often pushing his characters into absurd and nightmarish social situations that commented on the anxieties of contemporary life. Upon its release, the work was recognized for its uncompromising and idiosyncratic style, cementing Sjunnesson’s reputation as a distinct voice within the Swedish independent comic scene.