Underground comix

Underground comix are a style of comic books created outside mainstream publishing, often featuring taboo topics, explicit content, and countercultural themes. Emerging in the 1960s, they challenged traditional social norms and legal boundaries, using comic art to explore issues like sexuality, politics, and drug culture. Produced independently and often self-published, underground comix fostered creative freedom and diverse voices, influencing the broader comic and artistic worlds. They are characterized by their rebellious spirit, limited commercial distribution, and emphasis on personal expression.