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Issue: Weirdo #24
Publication Date: January 1988
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Issues: #24 of 28 Issues (47 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Adults Only
Publisher: FlagLast Gasp
Brand: Last Gasp Eco-Funnies
Indicia Publisher: Last Gasp Eco Funnies
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $2.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 18 (9 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: 1st printing: 1988 ? (2.95 USD); 2nd printing: ? (4.95 USD)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color covers; black and white interiors
Dimensions: 8.25 in. x 10.75 in. (20.9 cm x 27.3 cm)
Paper Stock: glossy cover
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: The Magazine That Challenges Superstitious Beliefs!!
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In Issue: FlagR. Crumb The Weirdo Years: 1981-'93 #[nn] published January 2013
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #17 [unnamed variant] published July 2005
as The Magazine That Challenges Superstitious Beliefs!! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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American Bimbos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): M*x, M*
First Line: M*x & M* are visiting a sleazy comic store in the Mission..
Synopsis: Two airheads go to the back room of a comic book store and receive an education from two dead cartoonists.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Script credit corrected from Mary Fleener to Erick Gilbert by Mary Fleener via the GCD Error List.

Inside front cover.
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A Word to the Wise

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Harvey Sez
First Line: I'm always getting stuff in the mail from beginning writers and illustrators...
Synopsis: Harvey advises aspiring writers and illustrators on how to get published and questions the competence of editors and publishers.
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Pages: 0.35
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Weirdo number 24

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: So my fellow travelers we're almost at the end of another swell decade...
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Pages: 0.65
Disclose Notes: A Kominsky-Crumb editorial is accompanied by letters from: George W. Webber (Sausalito, CA); John T.; Tony Engle (Springfield, OH); Ace Backwords. Also includes a tiny ad for Kim Deitch's "Corn Fed Comics." Indicia at bottom.
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Periodic Fantasy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Minnie; Mom; Miss Hess
First Line: How can I get this training bra?
Synopsis: Pre-pubescent Minnie wants to grow breasts
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In Issue: FlagA Child's Life and Other Stories #[nn] published January 1998
In Issue: FlagA Child's Life and Other Stories [Revised Edition] #[nn] published January 2000
In Content Item: FlagTwisted Sisters: A Collection of Bad Girl Art #[nn] published January 1991
as Periodic Fantasy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Daily Strip

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Lady; Toll Booth Operator
First Line: Let's see.
Synopsis: Ahead on his syndicated strip, Bill Griffith takes a vacation while confessing his ambivalence about the mainstream's lack of interest in his work.
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In Issue: FlagFrom A to Zippy #[nn] published January 1991
In Content Item: FlagThe Best Comics of the Decade #1 published June 1990
as Daily Strip [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Taboo Gown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Coach; O'Malley; Richard Burton (on-screen cameo); Victor Mature (on-screen cameo); Jean Simmons (on-screen cameo); Beulah
First Line: I just felt a drop!
Synopsis: Binky Brown and his day camp mates go see a matinee of Victor Mature and Richard Burton's "The Robe."
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In Issue: FlagJustin Green's Binky Brown Sampler #[nn] published January 1995
In Content Item: FlagThe New Comics Anthology #[nn] published January 1991
as Binky Brown in "The Taboo Gown" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Gary's Birthday Present

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Mohican
First Line: I don't care what you say- I really don't think Gary's gonna appreciate this!!
Synopsis: Dori and Don clean Gary's house so he can get a girlfriend.
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In Content Item: FlagDori Stories #[nn] published January 1999
as Gary's Birthday Present [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Donahue wrote and drew himself in this story; Seda did the rest of it.
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The Adventures of 'Wichita' the Rat Dancer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: erotica, humorous
Character(s): Wichita; Dave; Judy; Rob; Lisa; Stacey; Brice; Tanya; Sean; Todd; John
First Line: Cruel satire on a really nice comic!
Synopsis: Wichita is unsettled by Dave's kinky interest in smelling her gym shoes and other things in the middle of sex. Brice and Tanya go to Max's restaurant. John and his wife try to initiate sex. A soap opera with sexual content.
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In Issue: FlagNausea #[nn] published October 2012
In Content Item: FlagEpix #6/1990 (74) published May 1990
as Råttdansaren 'Wichita' öden och äventyr [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #17 [unnamed variant] published July 2005
as The Adventures of 'Wichita' the Rat Dancer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Strip is a parody of Omaha The Cat Dancer.
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Auntie Mary Revisited

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Auntie Mary
First Line: C'mom mama.
Synopsis: Thirty years on, Carol finds out some things never change with her blunt Auntie Mary.
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In Issue: FlagLate Bloomer #[nn] published August 2005
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A postscript to Tyler's strip in Weirdo #21.
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Draw We Must, On... Gary's Jam

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Krystine Kryttre; B. N. Duncan; Vulture Demonness
First Line: This is definetly a high energy strip.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #17 [unnamed variant] published July 2005
as Draw We Must, On... Gary's Jam [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Centrespread. Jam spread noted as having been started in 1972 and finished in 1988.
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Le Bunché de Paree Turns 40

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography, humorous
Character(s): 22 Yr.-Old; Arnie Goldsmith; Aline's Mother [Blabette Goldsmith]; Dianne
First Line: Get back I'm not ready!
Synopsis: The Bunch turns 40 and remembers a visit to a weight-reducing camp during childhood.
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In Content Item: FlagLove That Bunch #[nn] published July 1990
as Le Bunche de Paree Turns 40 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTwisted Sisters: A Collection of Bad Girl Art #[nn] published January 1991
as Le Bunché de Paree Turns 40 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Mrs. Holla and the Magic Ring!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Buster Braun; Bedelia; Edie Braun; Mrs. Braun; Mrs. Holla; Mrs. Holla's three sons
First Line: Dutton Virginia 1949
Synopsis: Buster has an alcoholic hallucination after recounting to his daughter how he got his ancient Egyptian "magic" ring.
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In Issue: FlagAll Waldo Comics #[nn] published March 1992
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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She is Sitting on a Chair, Expecting a Child

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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They Dance Slowly

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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She is Having a Bathroom

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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An Angel Appears to Me Every Thursday

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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For Brian Wilson With Love

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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