Creator: Brian Kelly 2023 (remastered color edition: 2026) Independent comics often wear their influences proudly, but few do so with as much confidence and personality as Francis & The Vegas Tramps. Created and produced by Brian Kelly through Kickstarter, the book is described by its creator as “Josie and the Pussycats meets Criminal, but set in outer space.” Surprisingly, that seemingly odd combination is an accurate summary of what readers can expect. The comic blends noir mystery, science fiction, and absurdist humor into a stylish package that feels like a lost classic from the heyday of British anthology comics such as 2000 AD or Métal Hurlant. (A review in Medium – https://medium.com/@nicholasaaronhodge/francis-the-vegas-tramps-review-past-history-leads-to-future-tragedy-68f419dd871e ) notes that Mr Kelly is a German-based tattoo artist, which possibly explains the tone.) The story centers on the remnants of a once-successful band known as The Vegas Tramps. Molly, the band’s sharp-tongued bassist, has reinvented herself