Flaming Carrot Comics

The Flaming Carrot
The Flaming Carrot, from Flaming Carrot #4 (Image Comics, 2006); art by Bob Burden.
Publication information
PublisherAardvark-Vanaheim (1984–1985)
Renegade Press (1985–1987)
Dark Horse Comics (1988–2002)
Image Comics (2004–2006)
First appearanceVisions #1 (Atlanta Fantasy Fair, 1979)
Created byBob Burden
In-story information
SpeciesHuman
AbilitiesAbility to induce himself in a state of "Zen Stupidity"
Use of nuclear powered pogo stick and a semi-automatic pistol
Wears a utility belt
Flaming Carrot Comics
Publication information
ScheduleIrregular
FormatOngoing series
GenreIndependent
Publication dateMay 1984 – Mar. 2006
No. of issues37
Main character(s)Flaming Carrot
Creative team
Written byBob Burden
Artist(s)Bob Burden

Flaming Carrot Comics is an American superhero comic book created by Bob Burden, featuring the absurd, surreal adventures of the Flaming Carrot.

The series first appeared in Visions #1, a magazine-size comic book publication. Flaming Carrot chronicled "the further adventures of the strangest man alive".[1] Flaming Carrot is often noted for his distinctive exclamation "Ut!"[2] Flaming Carrot adventures have been published by Aardvark-Vanaheim, Renegade Press, Dark Horse Comics, and Image Comics, among others. He has guest-starred and made cameos in comics published by Fantagraphics, Mirage Studios, Atomeka Press, and others.

  1. ^ Burden, Bob. "Bob Burden: Home". Bobburden.com. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  2. ^ Mallette, Jack (November 1986). "Bob Burden (part 1)". Comics Interview. No. #40. Fictioneer Books. pp. 22–41.