''Stray Toasters'' is a four-issue

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created, written and illustrated by

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and published by

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in 1988. Although it was critically acclaimed, it never reached widespread circulation like Sienkiewicz's later works. The story revolves around criminal psychologist Egon Rustemagik and his investigation of a serial killer who seems to be targeting women.

Characters

* Phil - the Devil. Narrative indicated by red boxes and postcards to his family: wife Emily, sons Timmy and Brad. * Todd - a boy, possibly autistic. * Deborah Dissler - the first victim. Called Todd her son. * Abigail "Abby" Nolan - a psychiatric counselor. * Dr. Egon Rustemagik - a criminal psychologist. * Mona * Harvard Chalky - Assistant District Attorney. * Dr. Montana Violet - a crazed

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scientist who is slowly degenerating, is fed by birds, is mechanically bound to a "throne", and tends to use quotations. * Dahlia

References

* * 1988 comics debuts Marvel Comics graphic novels Crime comics {{Marvel-title-stub