O.K. Comics

Week six: underground comics

O.K. Comics 

by Bruce Walthers

Originating from the 1960's and 1970's, most underground comics are meant to be very offensive. They often include violence and sexually explicit content, meant to shock and intrigue readers. Some of these comics, however, may not be intentionally offensive. Sometimes the creators simply make what they want and tell the story that they want to tell, and it just happens to be rude enough to be categorized under the generally adult comics. For example, O.K. Comics is an otherwise mundane comic that includes cursing and adult language.

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