Do Not Disturb Any Further

by John Callahan

The first collection of cartoons from the "knife-eyed maniac". Irreverent, original, and always hilarious, Callahan's cartoons are sure to delight and offend. His cartoons have been published in Omni, Harper's, National Lampoon, and other publications.

Genres: Humor, Comics, Cartoon, Graphic Novels

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

John Callahan was a cartoonist who often drew on his struggles (he was a paraplegic and recovering alcoholic) for his humor.

Reviews

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty ridiculous and dark!

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly sick humor. Very enjoyable.

[Kaethe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Callahan's shaky lines are evocative, and his jokes are just three kinds of sick.

[Richard Propes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was Callahan's first collection, the collection that let the world know that this was one sick and funny gimp who processed his life and the society around him through his cartoons in ways that were fresh, funny, bold, daring, and often completely unhinged. Could he be offensive? Some would say "Yes!," but if you knew his life story you knew he'd earned that right.

When I first checked out this collection, I felt like I'd discovered a kindred spirit in the arts. This continues to be a collection I check out from time to time when I need to be reminded that it's okay to be honest, daring, and to challenge stereotypes.

[Fr. Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

I realize that a lot of the dark humor in Callahan's books are fueled by his own struggles with physical challenges, and to that, yes, I have major admiration. I'm not convinced, however, that his mocking of people who have mental/emotional challenges is appropriate. Surely he knew that people with mental illnesses, or severe obesity, or other issues were very vulnerable and deserving of kindness? I do think he goes too far, even if his intent was an attempt at solidarity.

Speaking for myself. Yes, I felt that he was punching down at me. He was a unique and courageous talent, and that's not enough for me to keep this book in my library.

[Peter Landau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This left me disturded, that is I lost my shit.

[Martin Witchard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Subversive, shocking and confronting. Callahan has achieved all three with this small book of his cartoons. Most people will find something offensive in this collection and provided you're not too prudish you will even get a laugh or two out of some of the panels. It's not Monty Python in print, but it's absurdly close.

[Smith Johns · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read Do Not Disturb Any Further (1990) by John Callahan.

It’s hard to decide but this might be my favorite collection of John Callahan comics (at least in the top five?).

If you have an appreciation for foul, poorly drawn comics (like myself) then this is a must. I’m personally obsessed with Callahan. I give it 9 stars out of 10.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sick and hilarious.

[cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

L O L !!!

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Sick humor", from a much missed cartoonist... recommended.