Zot! #15

Zot! #15 was published in 1987 as part of Scott McCloud's seminal independent comic book series, which began life at Eclipse Comics before moving to Kitchen Sink Press. The issue is a standout installment within the series' black-and-white era, representing a transitional period where McCloud began to shift the narrative focus from lighthearted superhero adventure toward more grounded, character-driven storytelling.

Designed and written by McCloud himself, the issue reflects the creator's burgeoning interest in the medium's formal possibilities, a precursor to his later theoretical work in Understanding Comics. Zot! was received by critics as a refreshing counterpoint to the grim-and-gritty trend dominating the mainstream industry at the time, praised for its expressive linework and the earnest, optimistic voice McCloud brought to the science fiction genre.