Creative people who have made their seemingly most self-indulgent artistic whims into a career.

These strips featured Sam and Max an anthropomorphic dog and rabbit duo who work as vigilantes and private investigators; Purcell drew the first strip the night before the deadline. Despite being laid off he was rehired to produce artwork for the graphic adventure game Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders. He performed freelance work for Marvel Comics and Fishwrap Productions before publishing his first Sam & Max comic in 1987.

A graduate of the California College of Arts and Craft Purcell began his career creating comic strips for the college newsletter. Since being a comic the series has grown to incorporate an animated television series and several video games. He performed freelance work for Marvel Comics and Fishwrap Productions before publishing his first Sam & Max comic in 1987.