Alex Buscemi
If you spent any time flipping through newspapers or little comic collections in the late ‘90s, Jo Travers’ work will probably feel instantly familiar.
Under the name “Merseybird,” this UK-based illustrator and author captured that specific mix of sweet, slightly offbeat humor that defined a whole era of comics.
Originally popular between 1997 and 1999, her work still hits today — especially for anyone who grew up on a steady diet of quirky, wholesome jokes.
Now with about 3,200 Instagram followers, Travers is keeping the spirit alive with posts that feel like a direct line to a simpler time.
We pulled together some of her standout comics to scroll through, appreciate, and maybe even get a little nostalgic over.
Whether you remember her first run or you’re just discovering her now, these are a reminder that some things don’t need an update to stay good.
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