Strapazin #72 is a September 2003 issue of the legendary Swiss-German alternative comics and illustration magazine. Published by H. Meiler Verlag in Zürich, this specific issue is a dedicated, curated “Tribute to Gary Panter.” It celebrates the massive impact of the influential punk-psychedelic underground comic artist behind Jimbo and Dal Tokyo. This copy is very fine in wraps, staplebound magazine, no markings or tears, about 86 pages, black and white and color images, high quality printing.  Many unusual Panter images not seen before.

Product Overview

• Title: Strapazin No. 72 (September 2003)
• Theme: A Tribute to Gary Panter / Gary Panter Special Issue
• Language: German
• Origin: Printed and published in Switzerland
• Genre: Underground Comic Art, Indie Graphic Novels, and Avant-Garde Illustration

Featured Content & Contributors

This issue showcases original comic strips, sketches, and experimental art from Gary Panter alongside elite global and European indie cartoonists paying homage to his signature “ratty line” style. Highlights from the index include:

• Gary Panter Exclusives: Featuring segments from Dal Tokyo, Jimbo und Co., and excerpts directly from his personal Sketchbook.
• Homages & Narrative Comics: Thought-provoking and avant-garde comic contributions by renowned artists such as H. Reumann (Jimbo’s Turkey Day), M.S. Bastian, Noyau, Pakito, Léo, Silex, Pierre la Police, M. Hagelberg, and Rattelschneck.
• Cultural Essays: Pantermusik by W. Bortlik and editorial commentary deep-diving into Panter’s visual language.

A Pillar of Comic History: Since 1984, Strapazin has stood as the longest-running and most important publication for visual narration in the German-speaking world. Known for exceptional production values, each quarterly issue utilizes rotating graphic designers to ensure the layouts serve as an extension of the art itself. This issue is an essential archive piece for fans of RAW Magazine, alternative graphic novels, 1980s/1990s punk subculture, and underground comic art.

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