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Issue: Weirdo #28
Publication Date: January 1993
 
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Publisher: FlagLast Gasp
Indicia Publisher: Last Gasp Eco-Funnies
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 68
ISBN: 0867192194
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Price: $4.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 39 (34 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Aline Kominsky-Crumb; Jean-Pierre Mercier
Disclose Notes: This issue is titled Verre D'Eau to reflect the high percentage of European contributions and the way French people were pronouncing the magazine's name. Literally translated it means glass of water, as illustrated on the cover.
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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
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One-Time-Only Special International Issue of Weirdo - Absolutely the Last Issue Ever!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
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FlagR. Crumb The Weirdo Years: 1981-'93 #[nn] published January 2013
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Sasa Rakezic
Sasa Rakezic
Sasa Rakezic
Sasa Rakezic
Subject Matter
autobiography
Sasa Rakezic; Robert Crumb
I had a bizzare dream in which I was transposed into the persona of Robert Crumb.
A dream in which Rakezic has a conversation with Crumb
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Strip is uncredited, but Rakezic is mentioned in the indicia and the style matches his work as Aleksandar Zograf. The word "bizarre" is mispelled by the artist.
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Verre d'eau no. 28

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
? (photo)
? (photo)
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
Subject Matter
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (photo)
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A Kominsky-Crumb editorial is accompanied by letters from Sasa Rakezic and Michael Hashim (NYC).
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All-American Shopper

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Tompkins
Roy Tompkins
Roy Tompkins
Roy Tompkins
Subject Matter
autobiography
Roy Tompkins; Wayne; The Bat Lady [Wayne's Mother]
Wayne's mother is an inveterate hoarder
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Ad Biz

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Florence Cestac (signed)
Florence Cestac (signed)
Florence Cestac (signed)
Florence Cestac (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Archibald Van Snob; Florence
A constantly modified ad assigment
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The Neuralgia of Nostalgia

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ted Jouflas
Ted Jouflas
Ted Jouflas
Ted Jouflas
Subject Matter
horror
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The Snowman Comes in from the Cold

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Griffith (signed)
Bill Griffith (signed)
Bill Griffith (signed)
Bill Griffith (signed)
Subject Matter
Autobiography
Bill Griffith
Musings on the contradictions of America.
Reprinting
FlagBill Griffith: Lost and Found - Comics 1969-2003 #[nn] published December 2011
as The Snowman Comes In From the Cold [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Helping the Poor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Debbie Drechsler
Debbie Drechsler
Debbie Drechsler
Debbie Drechsler
Subject Matter
autobiography
Debbie; Pearl; Mr. Drechsler; Mrs. Drechsler; Roy; Kay
A Christmas visit to help the needy
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FlagDaddy's Girl #[nn] published February 1996
FlagDaddy's Girl #[nn] published April 2008
 
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USA 87

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jean-Christoph Menu
Jean-Christoph Menu
Jean-Christoph Menu
Jean-Christoph Menu
Subject Matter
autobiography
Jean-Christoph Menu; Valerie; Sweeper; Director of the French Department
Reflections on a trip to the USA to rekindle a relationship
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When the Niggers Take Over America!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Subject Matter
humorous
The President of the United States of America; The First Lady; Strongman; Slavemaster
An extremely politically incorrect tale where black people use force of arms to take over the country and turn white people into slaves. It's satire, right, Mr. Crumb?
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FlagR. Crumb's America #[nn] published October 1995
as When the Niggers Take Over America! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
in Race & Reality (Neo-Nazi magazine)
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When the Goddamn Jews Take Over America!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Robert Crumb
Robert Crumb
Robert Crumb
Robert Crumb
Subject Matter
humorous
Morry; Mr. Bloatstein; Lenny; Doctor Weaselberg; Ellen; Mr. Big Shot Senator; Paulie
Another satirical piece, this time delving into who the "real rulers" are.
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FlagR. Crumb's America #[nn] published October 1995
as When the Goddamn Jews Take Over America! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
in Race & Reality (Neo-Nazi magazine)
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One Nation Under God

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Spain Rodriguez [as Spain]
Spain Rodriguez [as Spain]
Spain Rodriguez [as Spain]
Spain Rodriguez [as Spain]
Subject Matter
philosophical
The downside of free market economics
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jean-François Duval [as Placid] (signed)
Jean-François Duval [as Placid] (signed)
Jean-François Duval [as Placid] (signed)
Jean-François Duval [as Placid] (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
We must go and live in the United States of America.
Misconceptions about the freedoms of America.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Subject Matter
humorous
Martini Baton!
Martini Baton; Mee-Maw; Big Girl Now; Little Girl Now
I shall French kiss your children if you give me half a chance!
Martini's final journey into catholicism
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as I Shall French Kiss Your Children If You Give Me Half A Chance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino [as D. Carrino]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Subject Matter
humorous
Jesus' Critters
Muscular Teen-Aged Dog; Teenaged Rooster; Priest
...It's been three years since my last confession - since then my penis has gotten huge...
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as I Shall French Kiss Your Children If You Give Me Half A Chance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Subject Matter
adult, humorous
Martini Baton!
Martini Baton; Snoopy Sha-Ba-Ta; The Pope
Who wants to kiss my uh, nuts?!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as Who Wants To Kiss My, Uh, Nuts?! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Subject Matter
humorous
Jesus' Critters
We are the brainiest critters! God loves us best!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as Who Wants To Kiss My, Uh, Nuts?! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino [as Dee Carrino]
Peter Bagge [as Pee Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as Pee Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as Pee Bagge]
Subject Matter
humorous
Martini Baton!
Martini Baton; Hysterical Guard; The Pope; T.V. Repairman; Mother
If at first you don't succeed - kill your mother!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as If At First You Don't Succeed--Kill Your Mother! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino [as Dee Carrino]
Peter Bagge [as Pee Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as Pee Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as Pee Bagge]
Subject Matter
humorous
Jesus' Critters
Catholic Critter Child; Bad Devil Doll
A conversation between a Catholic critter child and a bad devil doll!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as If At First You Don't Succeed--Kill Your Mother! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino [as "Bill" Carrino]
Peter Bagge [as "Ted" Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as "Ted" Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as "Ted" Bagge]
Subject Matter
humorous
Martini Baton
Martini Baton; The Pope; Mee-Maw; Mother
I don't believe in shit!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as I Don't Believe In Shit! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino [as "Bill" Carrino]
Peter Bagge [as "Ted" Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as "Ted" Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as "Ted" Bagge]
Subject Matter
humorous
Jesus' Critters
Jean
Hi! My name is Jean! I go church under water!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as I Don't Believe In Shit! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Subject Matter
humorous
Martini Baton!
Martini Baton; Bergan Mooly; The Pope
I'm great! And everyone else is a big-time loser!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as I'm Great! And Everyone Else Is A Big-Time Loser! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Subject Matter
humorous
Jesus' Critters
Critters come from many lands to find freedom and prosperity:
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as I'm Great! And Everyone Else Is A Big-Time Loser! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino [as D. Carrino]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Subject Matter
humorous
Martini Baton!
Martini Baton;Mee-Maw; Big-Girl-Now; Little-Girl-Now
...Oh come let us adore me - that's right, I said me!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as ...Oh Come Let Us Adore Me--That's Right, I Said Me! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
David Carrino [as D. Carrino]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Peter Bagge [as P. Bagge]
Subject Matter
humorous
Jesus' Critters
I don't need God - I have a career!
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FlagMartini Baton! #[nn] published May 1994
as ...Oh Come Let Us Adore Me--That's Right, I Said Me! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Edmond Baudoin [as Baudoin]
Edmond Baudoin [as Baudoin]
Edmond Baudoin [as Baudoin]
Edmond Baudoin [as Baudoin]
Subject Matter
humorous
Francois; Suzanna; Anna
Goodby Anna! I'll take a little bit of you, a little bit of Paris to the U.S.
A meeting between a Frenchman and an American woman.
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Back to the Bagel Belt With DiDi Glitz

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Diane Noomin
Diane Noomin
Diane Noomin
Diane Noomin
Subject Matter
humorous
DiDi Glitz
Diane Noomin; DiDi Glitz; Rhonda; Eli; Rita; Jerry; Jessica
Didi learns the truth about a friend's marriage
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FlagGlitz-2-Go #[nn] published January 2012
 
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Radio Mysteries

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bernard Willem Holtrop [as Willem]
Bernard Willem Holtrop [as Willem]
Bernard Willem Holtrop [as Willem]
Bernard Willem Holtrop [as Willem]
Subject Matter
humorous
The insidious recurrence of fragments of old songs.
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Of What Use is a Bunch? Part II: The Never Ending Story!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
Subject Matter
autobiography
The Bunch
The Bunch [Aline Kominsky-Crumb]; Mother; Nanny; Robert Crumb; Sophie Crumb; Gail; Suzie; Bill Clinton; Al Gore
Contrasts between French and American culture
Reprinting
FlagNeed More Love A Graphic Memoir #[nn] published January 2007
as Of What Use Is a Bunch? Part II: The Neverending Story! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Part I to this story was published in "The Bunch's Power Pak Comics" #2.
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From the Sketchbooks of Robert Armstrong

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
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Approximately four dozen small illustrations.
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The Fabulous Story of Bill Bood

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Caroline Wedier
Caroline Wedier
Caroline Wedier
Caroline Wedier
Subject Matter
humorous
Bill Bood; Deranged Cowboy; Doc Duke
Bill is wounded by a gunman
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Guns the American Way

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Carol Tyler (signed)
Carol Tyler (signed)
Carol Tyler (signed)
Carol Tyler (signed)
Subject Matter
The downside of universal gun ownership
Reprinting
FlagLate Bloomer #[nn] published August 2005
 
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L'Amerique et Moi

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Matt Konture; Aline Kominsky-Crumb [as A. Kominsky] (translator); Jean-Pierre Mercier [as J. P. Mercier] (translator)
Matt Konture
Matt Konture
Matt Konture
Subject Matter
autobiography
Musing about America from a French perspective.
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Fun Things to Do With Little Girls

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Phoebe Gloeckner
Phoebe Gloeckner
Phoebe Gloeckner
Phoebe Gloeckner
Subject Matter
autobiography
Phoebe Gloeckner; Phoebe's Sister; Stepfather; Mother's Boyfriend; Momma
Brutality during childhood
Reprinting
FlagA Child's Life and Other Stories #[nn] published January 1998
FlagA Child's Life and Other Stories [Revised Edition] #[nn] published January 2000
FlagAn Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons and True Stories #[1] published October 2006
 
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Turn Off That Jungle Music!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mary Fleener
Mary Fleener
Mary Fleener
Mary Fleener
Subject Matter
autobiography, humorous
Mary Fleener; Mary's Mother; Mary's Grandmother; Mary's Father
Mary discovers the blues
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FlagLife of the Party: The Complete Autobiographical Collection #[nn] published December 1996
as Turn Off That Jungle Music! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The story is subtitled "or: Fear of a Black Ten Inch!!"
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Subject Matter
autobiography
Not in Provence
Aline Kominsky-Crumb; Sophie Crumb
I knew I wanted to leave suburban California when my 9 yr. old daughter started saying duh!
How Aline and Sophie adapt to France
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Aline Kominsky-Crumb (signed)
Subject Matter
autobiography
Not in Provence
Aline Kominsky-Crumb
You might think a small village in the south of France would be a quiet place!
The sounds of a village
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Don't Go Aline!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bob Kathman (signed)
Bob Kathman (signed)
Bob Kathman (signed)
Bob Kathman (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Bob Kathman; Bob's Wife
A plea to continue Weirdo
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Robert Armstrong [as Armst] (signed) (painting)
Robert Armstrong [as Armst] (signed) (painting)
Robert Armstrong [as Armst] (signed) (painting)
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