Doofus (comics)
Doofus is an American alternative comic book character created by Rick Altergott. In the low-brow, scatological strip, Doofus and his sidekick/pal Henry Hotchkiss are two foolish creeps who have adventures in the fictional Flowertown, USA. Fantagraphics Books published two issues of the series from 1994 to 1997. Characterization. Doofus is a short, obese grown man with facial stubble and a pageboy haircut, topped by a straw boater. He is a known liar and obnoxious human being, with an affinity for sniffing women's underwear. Publication history. "Doofus" strips first appeared in the alternative weekly "The Stranger . Doofus"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s comic book debut was in "Eightball" #8 (Fantagraphics, May 1992). From 1995 to 1998, "Doofus" strips appeared as a backup feature in Peter Bagge's "Hate", issues #21–26, and #29–30. The character also appeared in various publications, including "Heavy Metal", and other comic books published by Fantagraphics, including "Raisin Pie". In 2014, Altergott produced a weekly "Doofus"-related comic for "Vice" titled "Flowertown USA."