Collection: Boof and the Bruise Crew – Image Comics – 1994 – Ongoing Series – #1–6
Boof and the Bruise Crew (1994)
📘 Series Summary
Released during Image Comics' rapid expansion in the mid-90s, Boof and the Bruise Crew is a high-octane, slapstick comedy series created by Beau Smith and Tim Harkins. The series follows the chaotic adventures of Boof and his rowdy crew as they navigate everyday situations—like supermarket sweeps and bus stops—with a "bruising" level of kinetic energy and cartoon violence.
⭐ Series Highlights
- Beau Smith Scripting: Features the veteran writing of Beau Smith (Guy Gardner: Warrior, Wynonna Earp), known for his ability to blend "tough guy" tropes with absurdist humor.
- Unique Printing History: Notable for its extensive "Reprint Variant" run. Almost every issue was followed by a "B" variant published 3 months later, often featuring slightly different story titles or internal credits.
- Cartoon Slapstick: The series utilized the "extreme" art style of the 90s but applied it to comedic, non-superhero plots like "Couch Potatoe Coma" (#4) and "Supermarket Sweep" (#5).
- Animated Aesthetic: Artist Tim Harkins provided a distinct, clean, and highly expressive look that stood out against the grittier, detail-heavy books Image was known for at the time.
- Character Eccentricity: With stories like "Fish Serial Killer" and "Riot In Cell Block #5," the series embraced a weird, irreverent tone that appealed to fans of Ren & Stimpy style humor.