Independent

Comics either self published or published from small and/or defunct companies.
==Recommended reading==
Bone by Jeff Smith. Available in an all in one paperback b/w collection, several smaller colored editions and a newer all in one hardcover colored edition
Atomic Robo by Brian Clevinger.
Shaolin Cowboy by Geof Darrow.
Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli.
The Last Days of American Crime by Rick Remender.
Epileptic by David B.
The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb.
Zot! by Scott Mcloud.
Dear Creature by Jonathan Case.
Essex County by Jeff Lemire.
Infinite Kung Fu by Kagan Mcleod.
Afrodisiac by Brian Maruca & Jim Rugg.
Swallow Me Whole by Nate Powell.
Any Empire by Nate Powell.
Zap Comix by Various