The "Josman" pseudonym was reportedly chosen as a tribute to both his given name and the philosophical concept of the Man Alone —a recurring theme in his work. If you pick up a Josman Comic, the first thing you will notice is the texture. Unlike the glossy, vector-flat finish of modern digital comics, Josman prints often look like they were drawn on dirty parchment. Why? Because many of them were.
Josman is famous for his hybrid technique: drawing with charcoal and India ink on found paper (old maps, sheet music, or legal documents) before scanning and selectively digitizing the panels. This creates a "haunted" aesthetic where the background of the comic feels like it is decaying in real-time. josman comics
If you are tired of rebooted timelines and cinematic universes, pull up a chair to the gutter of the page. Enter the world of Josman Comics. Just don’t expect a happy ending. Expect a real one. Have you read any Josman Comics? Share your favorite issue in the comments below. The "Josman" pseudonym was reportedly chosen as a