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Issue: The New Comics Anthology #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1991
 
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Publisher: FlagMacmillan Publishing
Brand: Collier BooksView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Collier Books
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 296
ISBN: 0020093616
UPC/EAN: 978002009361990000
Price: $27.95 CAD
$19.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 90 (75 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Cover design by John Sullivan and Dennis Gallagher

This is an anthology of shorts from various writers/artists, many "non-mainstream." Notables include Matt Groening, Harvey Pekar, and Will Eisner.

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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Black & White with some Color
Dimensions: 8.25" x 10.93" (20.95 cm x 27.7 cm)
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Binding: Softcover
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reprinted 59 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
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Pages: 1
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Let it Bleed

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Uses "clips" from: "Zombies on Broadway," Ace Hole Midget Detective," "Judge Rummy," "The Unpleasant Subway," "Springs With Stings" "The Story of Man," The Murder of Hung," "Buz Sawyer," "Master Race," "Hypothetical Quandary," "Out Our Way," and "Gasoline Alley."
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The Laffin' Spittin' Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Louise Ceeley; Emmett Ceeley; Laffin' Spittin' Man
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagEightball #1 [unnamed variant] published August 1989
was The Laffin' Spittin' Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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The Qaalude Family

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Qaalude Family
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From Content Item: FlagCentrifugal Bumble-Puppy #3 published November 1987
was The Qaalude Family [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section. The title is spelled exactly as shown on the page.
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My Parents

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Joe Matt's Mom; Joe Matt's Dad
Synopsis: Joe describes his parents.
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From Content Item: FlagDrawn & Quarterly #3 published January 1991
was Nov. 18th 1989 My Parents [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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In My Room

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #13 [unnamed variant] published January 1985
was In My Room [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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Can We Go to a Gay Bar Tonight?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagThe Big Book of Hell #[nn] published January 1990
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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Raising Nancies

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From Content Item: FlagSnarf #12 published June 1989
was Raising Nancies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Jimmy's Mom; The Visitor; Grandpa
First Line: Daybreak - a quiet farmhouse on the city's outskirts
Synopsis: Jimmy finds a cure for a grandfather's old age.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section. Includes a small one-panel Quimby the Mouse strip -"That old-time tuba music sure is a gas..."
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We All Live on a Garbage Barge

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Pages: 3
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Unexpected Journey With Los Garriris

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Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Primitif
Character(s): Primitif; Viraille, the God of Sight
First Line: This cave interior is filled with a huge painting, a magical snake symbol being created here by warrior Primitif...
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Pages: 3
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The Twiddlers

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Dum Tweedle; Thumb Twiddle; Dee Tweedle; Badtrip; Twiddle-Ooh-La
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Pages: 3
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Frank and Manhog

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Frank pulls an apple from a tree and takes it to his house. After he cuts the apple open he sees that he's killed the worm that was inside it. Distraught, he chucks the apple outside and returns to see Manhog has consumed the rest of it.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBuzz #2 published February 1991
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section. The title is taken from 2003's "The Frank Book." Originally just titled "Frank and Manhog."
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Buster in Mouth City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Buster Keaton
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Pages: 4
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Farewell to Charlie Chaplin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charlie Chaplin
Character(s): Charlie Chaplin; Svod; Neighbor from the Room Next Door
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSnarf #9 published February 1981
was Farewell to Charlie Chaplin [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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Public Utilities

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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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Tension Woman

Photo Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Another non-linear photomontage piece from this creator. Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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Dollboy

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Jockboy; Dr. Morton; Max; Nick
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From Content Item: FlagArcade the Comics Revue #4 published January 1975
was Dollboy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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Indeterminacy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): John Cage; Mr. Richard; Henry; Brownie; Master Suzuki; Aunt Marge
Synopsis: Sikoryak mashes up composer John Cage with classic newspaper strips. Strips like "Ripley's Believe it or Not!," Pogo, Mutt & Jeff, Barnaby, Krazy Kat, Blondie, Prince Valiant, Peanuts, Jimmy Hatlo's "They Do it All the Time" and others are evoked. The titles are "Believe it or Else," "John and Henry," "No Frills," "Jojo," "Father Paul," "Kitty Kook," "Brownie," "Suzuki, Zen Master," "They'll Do Windows," "The Mad Ad Man" and "Little Guys."
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From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Believe It Or Else! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Quick Concerto [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was John And Henry [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was No Frills [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Jojo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Father Paul [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Kitty Kook [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Brownie [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Suzuki, Zen Master [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was They'll Do Windows [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was The Mad Ad Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was Little Guys [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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The Adventures of Don Carlos Balmori (Famous Frauds no. 1)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Frauds
Character(s): Carlos Gonzales; Don Carlos Balmori [Senorita Concepcion Jurado]; Major; Major's Niece; Senoria Maria Antonieta
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArcade the Comics Revue #4 published January 1975
was The Adventures of Don Carlos Balmori [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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More Laugh Makers (Those Irrepressible Funsters...)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Laugh Makers
Character(s): Shemp Howard; Wally Cox; Richard Deacon; Edgar Buchanan; Junior Samples; Joe E. Ross
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHeavy Metal Magazine v8 #12 [Direct] published March 1985
was More Laugh Makers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section. This books mispells Friedman's name in both the table of contents and story pages.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Laugh Makers
Character(s): Bud Abbott; Joe DeRita; Oliver Hardy; Fred Quimby; Doodles Weaver; Jimmy Nelson; Danny O'Day; Farfel
First Line: Bud Abbott made his final stage appearance in 1974 at the old actors home in Los Angeles.
Synopsis: Brief glimpses of the listed characters in their advanced old age.
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From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #5 published January 1982
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Laugh Makers (Second of a Series)

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Laugh Makers
Character(s): Arthur Q. Bryan; Mantan Moreland; Dave O'Brien; Mousie Garner; El Brendel; Don Wilson; Frank Fontaine; Larry Fine
Synopsis: Another set of brief glimpses at the last days of the listed characters.
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From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #7 [1st printing] published January 1983
was Laugh Makers (Second of a Series) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Laugh Makers (Wallowing in Their Wacky Despair...)

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Laugh Makers
Character(s): Jackie Coogan; Joe E. Brown; Bert Lahr; Paul J. Smith; Sammy Wolf; Dick York
Synopsis: Another set of brief glimpses of "laugh makers" in the latter stage of their lives.
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From Content Item: FlagHeavy Metal Magazine v8 #5 [Direct] published August 1984
was Laugh Makers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Ace Hole: Midget Detective

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Greta; Al Floogleman; Laurence Potato-Head; Pablo Picasso (brief cameo)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagShort Order Comix #2 published January 1974
was Ace Hole Midget Detective [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Ye Olde Vaudeville Days" section
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Bums and the Bird-Spirit

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From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #10 [unnamed variant] published January 1982
was Bums and the Bird-Spirit [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Terror from the Grave

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Pooh Rass; Linda
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArcade the Comics Revue #5 published January 1976
was Terror from the Grave [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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The Unpleasant Subway

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Reprint Notes: from ? (1980)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Dust to Dust

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagViper #1 published January 1985
was Dust to Dust [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Zombies on Broadway

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Deke; Blind Pharmacist
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagRaw #5 published March 1983
was Zombies on Broadway [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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My Ancestors

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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The Robbery / Vol Robbery

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Julie sees an old lady drop her purse, so she flies down, grabs it and takes off with it.
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From Content Item: FlagDrawn & Quarterly #2 published October 1990
was Vol Robbery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Buddha Popeye

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Buddha Popeye
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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The Crazy Men Roller Coaster and Turnpike

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #13 [unnamed variant] published January 1985
was The Crazy Men Roller Coaster and Turnpike [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Suicide

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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The Job

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Roger; Roger's Mother; The Boss
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Parfum de la Mort

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From Content Item: FlagSlutburger Stories #1 published January 1991
was Parfum De La Mort [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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All Consuming Guilt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A send-up of "Chick Tracts." Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Bad

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Michael Jackson
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from New National Kid
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Mr. Cruise

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHeavy Metal Magazine v8 #6 [Direct] published September 1984
was Mr. Cruise [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section. This story's title was mispelled in the section title page.
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Showdown at Rio Bobo

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Chuck Carson; Boy Howdy; Kid Cyclops
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagSnake Eyes #1 published January 1990
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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It Was Dinoboy's Finest Hour

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Dinoboy
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From Content Item: FlagRip Off Comix #11 published January 1982
was It Was Dinoboy's Finest Hour [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Fun Fester Digester

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Wonderland

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Theodore Death Head
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagRaw #5 published March 1983
was Theodore Death Head [Story on Interior Page(s)]As "Wonderland" - Two page excerpt
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: One of the double-page spreads from Raw #5's "Theodore Death Head" story. Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section.
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The Junkie

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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The Melancholy Roustabout

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Elvis Presley
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagRaw One-Shot #4 published January 1984
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The New Punk Funnies" section
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Vanity

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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Four illustrations. Part of the "Living Color" section
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Gloom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagDrawn & Quarterly #2 published October 1990
was Gloom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Living Color" section
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Jimmie Rodgers

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Jimmy Rodgers
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: An illustration accompanied by a page of text. Part of the "Living Color" section.
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Hot Rod Tales

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hot Rod Tales
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Three paintings. Part of the "Living Color" section
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Two Covers

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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Two magazine covers. Part of the "Living Color" section
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Ocean View

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Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Hansi; Full-Bosomed Widow
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Living Color" section
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Babyland Babylon

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Pages: 1
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London's Changed

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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section
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When Good Bombs Happen to Bad People

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris; Ronald Reagan
Synopsis: An account of the British bombing of Germany from 1940-45, the U.S. bombing of Japan from 1944-45, and the U.S. bombing of Libya in 1986. Illustrations accompanied by quotes from politicians, military officials and the media are used.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagYahoo #4 published January 1991
was When Good Bombs Happen to Bad People [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section
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Jerusalem

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Pages: 6
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Psychological Operations in Guerrilla War - Some Excerpts from the C.I.A. War Manual for Rebels (in Nicaragua)

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From Content Item: FlagEscape #12 published January 1987
was Some Extracts from the C.I.A. War Manual for Rebels (in Nicaragua) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: The artist mispelled the title, writing it like this: "Pscychological Operations in Guerrilla War." Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section.
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The Black Freighter

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From Content Item: FlagAnarchy Comics #2 published January 1979
was The Black Freighter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section.
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Belfast

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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section.
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Durruti

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Subject Matter
Genres: historical
Character(s): Buenaventura Durruti; Salvador Segui; Archbishop of Saragosa; Archibishop Soldevilla of Saragosa; Soldevilla's Sister; Plantation Owner; Nestor Makhno; Alphonso XIII; Longshoreman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAnarchy Comics #2 published January 1979
was Durruti [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section
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The "Cockeyed" Cook Story

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Subject Matter
Character(s): William Edward Cook; Carl Mosser; Gas Station Attendant; Luckless Officer; Robert Dewey
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #20 [unnamed variant] published January 1987
was The "Cockeyed" Cook Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section
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Dennis the Sullen Menace

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Cellmate; Murderer from Pocatello; Kermit; The Guard; Dickie; Fred
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #19 [unnamed variant] published January 1986
was Dennis the Sullen Menace [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section
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34 Penn Station

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Pages: 2
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The Law

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Subject Matter
Character(s): The Law; The State; Democracy
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Pages: 3
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Stalingrad

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Ivan
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagColin Upton's Other Big Thing #1 published March 1991
was Stalingrad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section
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Ticket, S.V.P!

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Subject Matter
Character(s): The Foreman
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Pages: 6
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The Murderer of Hung

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Nguyen Thi Loan; The Manageress; Jerzy; Slim Anderson; Cliff Brixton
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagEscape #8 published January 1986
was The Murderer Of Hung [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Part of the "Tales of Politics and Crime" section. In another case of slipshod copy editing, the writer's name was mispelled in multiple sections of this book.
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Supper Time

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Clara; Joe; Chuck
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Growing Up as Arnie's Girl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Aline Kominsky-Crumb; Arnie Goldsmith; Aline's Mother [Blabette Goldsmith]; Akkie; Punchie; Leonard
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #26 [1st printing] published January 1989
was A Scam a Day: Growing Up as Arnie's Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Binky Brown in "The Taboo Gown"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Coach; O'Malley; Richard Burton (on-screen cameo); Victor Mature (on-screen cameo); Jean Simmons (on-screen cameo); Beulah
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #24 [unnamed variant] published January 1988
was The Taboo Gown [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Moonshine Mama

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Grandma; Joyce; Papa; Ben; Aunt Melissa; Sam
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWimmen's Comix #7 [1st Printing, $1.00 Cover Price] published December 1976
was Moonshine Mama [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Midwestern Wedding

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Junior Brewser; Mr. Brewser; Mrs. Brewser; The Preacher; Pvt. Virginia; Pvt. Lloyd; Mr. Lloyd; Mrs. Lloyd; Cora Lloyd; Performance Artist
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #10 [unnamed variant] published January 1984
was Midwestern Wedding [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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The Whispering Tree

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Doralis; Guadalupe; Ofelia
Synopsis: Guadalupe tells Doralis a ghost story.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLove and Rockets #7 [1st Printing, $1.95 Cover Price] published July 1984
was The Whispering Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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The Goat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Becky Snyder; Big Girl
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagEscape #16 published January 1988
was The Goat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Labor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mama; Teresa; Jamie Lea; Mr. Toga; Miss Tyler
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStreet Music #6 published August 1990
was Labor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Funslower Feeds

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Mario Hernandez; Brother Anthony
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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It's Very Hard to Find Her at Night

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Gabriela; Pedro
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBad News #3 published January 1988
was It's Very Hard To Find Her At Night [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Dream Book Business
First Line: Dream books are a perfectly legal outgrowth of that illegal pastime of the poor- the numbers game.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Dream Book Business
Character(s): The Man Waiting for the Bus
First Line: Last week- the main waiting for the bus, buys barber shop sweepings for a living.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Dream Book Business
First Line: Last week- the oracle of the 'blue dollar' dream book spent his day in a self-service restaurant.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Dream Book Business
First Line: Last week- a man was hired to come in at night and print the 'blue dollar' dream book.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ? (1989)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Dream Book Business
First Line: Last week- the 'blue dollar' dream book was distributed by a man with an old station wagon.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Dapper John Minds the Baby

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): In the Days of the Ace Rock 'n' Roll Club
Character(s): Dapper John Marvin; Dapper John's Dad; Ellen; Ronald; Miles; Liz; Tracey
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagGencomics #1 published ?
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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How My Family Encouraged Me to Become an Artist!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Anton Seda; Mrs. Seda [Olga Seda]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #20 [unnamed variant] published January 1987
was How My Family Encouraged Me to Become an Artist! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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50 Years Ago (The Adventures of Hergé)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Adventures of Hergé
Character(s): Swanpool; Remy; Director
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Patton

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charley Patton; Henry Sloan; W.C. Handy; Eddie "Son" House [Son House]; Howlin' Wolf; Tommy Johnson; Bukka White; Washboard Sam; Mrs. Keith Dockery; Lizzie; Tom Rushen; Willie Brown; Louise Johnson; Robert Johnson; Bertha Lee; W.R. Calaway
Synopsis: This bio of Charley Patton covers some of the major events in his life from his introduction to the blues in the early 1900s to his death in 1934.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #11 [unnamed variant] published February 1985
was Patton [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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What Big Girls are Made of

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWeirdo #18 [unnamed variant] published January 1986
was What Big Girls Are Made Of [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section. The artist's name is mispelled in multiple locations throughout the book.
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Hypothetical Quandary

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Synopsis: Harvey weighs what the pros and cons would be if he made enough money from writing to support himself.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #9 published January 1984
was Hypothetical Quandary [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Part of the "The Forthcoming American Splendor" section
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Notes on New Comics Artists

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Brief blurbs with copyright credits for all the artists

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