OUR LITTLE WILD TIME TP (MR)

Our Little Wild Time collects Fred Noland's singular blend of dark humor, surreal fantasy, and sharp social observations. Across 136 pages of bw art, Noland’s grotesque portraits, oddball short stories, graphic biography, and reflective commentary explore the seedier corners of human nature—from a supernatural Southern Gothic in Midnight Creep, where the devil tracks a killer, to the slyly absurd Dusted, set among blues-inflected imagery. The volume also includes tributes and references—an ode to iconoclastic expressionist George Grosz, scenes of cholos at play, and other surreal vignettes that tilt toward the ridiculous and the disturbing in equal measure. With a manic energy that’s at once revelatory and unexpectedly funny, the collection showcases Noland’s unflinching voice, rendered with authenticity by writer, artist, and cover creator Fred Noland. An extensive career-spanning interview by Gary Groth adds context and depth to the work.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of dark humor, surreal storytelling, and boundary-pushing indie comics.
• Readers who enjoy atmospheric folklore, gothic vibes, and offbeat portraits.
• Those who appreciate auteur creators who both write and illustrate their own work.
• Readers seeking mature, provocative graphic storytelling with wit and social commentary.