Who Is The Author Of The CROC?

I’ve got a soft spot for niche graphic novels, and 'The CROC' sounds like one of those titles that slips through the cracks. It reminds me of the self-published zines from the '90s—black-and-white, stapled together, with a rebellious streak. If it’s from that era, the author could be someone like Jim Mahfood or Dave Cooper, artists who blended surrealism with street culture. I once found a similarly titled comic in a used bookstore, wedged between 'Love and Rockets' and 'Eightball.' The cover was all jagged lines and neon colors, but the creator’s name faded into obscurity. That’s the thing with indie works; they burn bright but don’t always leave a trail.

Alternatively, if 'The CROC' is newer, it might be a webcomic or a Kickstarter project. The indie scene’s exploded in the last decade, with artists like Emily Carroll or Noelle Stevenson starting small before hitting big. Maybe it’s hiding on a platform like Tapas or Webtoon, waiting to be rediscovered. Either way, the mystery’s part of the charm—like finding a hidden level in an old game.

Wait, 'The CROC'? I’m racking my brain, and it’s teasing the edges of my memory. Could it be a short story anthology? I swear I read something with that title in a used-book haul last year—maybe a pulp horror collection from the '70s. Authors like Manly Wade Wellman or Robert E. Howard loved throwing 'creature feature' titles around. If it’s that, the author’s probably a paperback-era scribe who cranked out tales for magazines like 'Weird Tales.' Or maybe it’s a European comic—those always have cryptic English titles. Either way, now I’m itching to check my shelves again.

The first thing that popped into my head when I saw 'The CROC' was the gritty, surreal vibe of underground comics. I’ve dug through my collection, and honestly, it’s a bit of a deep cut. The title rings a bell—maybe from an indie publisher like Fantagraphics or something from the '80s? I remember flipping through old issues of 'Heavy Metal' and coming across similar stylized, edgy artwork. The name feels like it belongs to a cult classic, the kind of thing you’d stumble upon in a dusty box at a con. If it’s the one I’m thinking of, the author might be someone like S. Clay Wilson or Richard Corben, artists who thrived in that raw, unpolished scene. But without more details, it’s like chasing a shadow. I’d love to hear if anyone else has a lead—sometimes the best finds come from shared obsessions.

On another note, I wonder if 'The CROC' could be a typo or shorthand for something like 'The Crocodile'—maybe a lesser-known work by a bigger name? I’ve seen titles get mangled in online forums before. If it’s a novel, my mind jumps to someone like Clive Barker, who loves throwing reptilian horrors into his stories. Or maybe it’s a manga one-shot lost in translation? The hunt for obscure titles is half the fun, though. If this sparks a memory for anyone, hit me up—I’m always down to dive into a rabbit hole.