Woman & Man+ by Craig Yoe

Woman & Man+ is a wildly surreal autobiographical telling of its artist, Craig Yoe (Yoe), losing his love, country, and, some say, sanity–and struggle to reinvent himself. His passion for drawing comics was sidetracked for over half a century by a career as a creative director for Jim Henson and the Muppets, Disney, Nickelodeon, and MTV. Coming back to his roots, he now dives deep into sex, horror, and drama, with a hint of humor and a whiff of hope. This highly anticipated loudly wordless graphic novel Woman & Man+ has a revolutionary approach that breaks all the rules of conventional comic storytelling. Steranko meets Hieronymus Bosch by way of R. Crumb and Dali. The unique art style has been deemed, “Yoe-Brow!”

Yoe has garnered a devoted cult following, with fans describing his visual diary and underground comix in various striking terms. They have hailed his work as “bizarre,” “beautiful,” “transgressive,” “unlike anything else,” “subversive,” “beyond weird,” and “degenerate—in the best possible way!” This eclectic mix of accolades highlights the unique and provocative nature of Yoe’s creations, which challenge conventions and push the boundaries of the comic art form.

“Like Dr. Seuss on Acid!” —Animation Magazine

Yoe’s enthusiasm for creating comics took a backseat for more than fifty years as he pursued a distinguished career as a creative director, working with notable names such as Jim Henson and the Muppets, Disney, Nickelodeon, and MTV. Now returning to his original passion, Yoe delves into the realms of sex, horror, and drama, infusing his work with a touch of humor and an undercurrent of hope. His re-entry into the world of comics reflects a blend of his seasoned experience and his unyielding creativity, offering a fresh and compelling perspective to his audience.

Craig Yoe is an internationally renowned cartoonist, illustrator, author, toy inventor, and Eisner Award and Society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner. He is the former creative director for the Muppets, Disney, and Nickelodeon, and is the founder of YOE Studios, with more than fifty titles to his credit.  He is a multiple Eisner Award winner and a recipient of the Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators.