Dopin' Dan

From the first moment you see the cover for the Dopin’ Dan you can immediately tell that its going to be a unglamorous showcase of the subject matter. Which really isn’t a surprise when you consider all the circumstances that were around when it came out. But the art itself also lends to that appearance, as most comics about military life today show the uniforms prim and proper even if they are simplified. Beetle Bailey, as one of the most common comic strips about the military today, is a great example of this. Each uniform looks different but its based off the character that is wearing it as it’s an extension of that character. But the common theme of them is they are properly fit, with most implied bumps of the cloth being around the elbow and knee joints and where the shirt is tucked in. With Dopin’ Dan the uniforms are not prim at all. It’s a very specific style choice based off this persons view of the military, but the extra bumps and ridges that add character to the comic are also a jab at the subject matter. Again, not surprising given the circumstances in which it came out. But as far as uncomfortable material in underground comics go, I feel like this specific one was a little tame, as they’re was not very much drug use or anything even remotely sexual, which is surprising given the other ones I have read. So as far as comics go ignoring the jabs at the military its pretty chill.