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Tag Archives: Slave Labor Graphics
The Vesha Valentine Story Revealed
New Art/Story Book Tells Life Story of Fictional Bombshell.
Press Release: From the cabarets of Paris to the big screen in Tinsel Town, Vesha Valentine has broken hearts, entertained millions and suffered more ups and downs in her life as she struggled with both the fortunes and losses brought on by fame.
The Vesha Valentine Story by UK artist Des … read more
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Tagged adult comics, British Comics, indie comics, Slave Labor Graphics
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Nightmares and Fairy Tales Returns with Original Artist
Serena Valentino and FSc team up on new miniseries
Press Release: In Nightmares and Fairy Tales, a comic series by Serena Valentino and FSc launched in 2001, an antique doll named Annabelle, passed from owner to owner, holds frightening secrets and stories of love, betrayal, violence, and madness. Annabelle doesn’t know why doomed women are drawn to her, or whether … read more
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Tagged comic books, fantasy comics, indie comics, Slave Labor Graphics
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The Royal Historian of Oz #2 Comic Review
$2.95, Slave Labor Graphics
Story: Tommy Kovac
Art: Andy Hirsch
The first issue of Tommy Kovac and Andy Hirsch’s The Royal Historian of Oz playfully poked fun at writers who regurgitate treasured literary creations while indulging in the act itself. The basic premise behind the series is that Jasper Fizzle, a lacklustre writer who’s devoted his life to continuing Frank … read more
My Monkey’s Name is Jennifer: Volume Two Review
2010, Slave Labor Graphics
Story, Art: Ken Knudtsen
After a 7 year hiatus, Ken Knudtsen’s warped series about a transvestite monkey and his irritating young captor returns. The shifting planes of the indie comic market have meant that this delayed second volume was conceived as a graphic novel rather than initially printed as a monthly series and later collected into … read more
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Tagged graphic novels, indie comics, Offbeat Humour, Slave Labor Graphics, small press
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The Sisters’ Luck Graphic Novel Review
2010, Slave Labor Graphics
Story, Art: Shari Chankhamma
Some buggers get all the luck, eh? Or at least they do in The Sisters’ Luck, a graphic novel by Thai artist Shari Chankhamma (The Clarence Principle) in which luck is a visible energy that individuals unconsciously exchange and attract.
Enter twin sisters Umbra and Untumbra, who form a … read more
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Tagged indie comics, manga, Slave Labor Graphics, yound adults comics
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A Friendly Game Graphic Novel Review
2010, Slave Labor Graphics
Story: Joe Pimienta, Lindsay Hornsbys
Script, Inks: Lindsay Hornsby
Pencils: Joe Pimienta
As anyone who suffered a speech impediment, thick spectacles, tentacles-for-arms or any other physical distinction at school will attest, children can be evil little bastards. But few are as demented as A Friendly Game’s central rascals Todd and Kevin, whose afternoon-passing games take … read more
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Tagged graphic novels, indie comics, Slave Labor Graphics
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Warlord of Io Graphic Novel Review
2010, Slave Labor Graphics
Story, Art: James Turner
Wander through Covent Garden or Soho for more than ten minutes and you’ll likely pass one of several stores selling little collectible vinyl models; hyper-stylised toys for adults that are generally produced in limited quantities and act as showcases for their creator’s design prowess. Warlord of Io is set in a universe … read more
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Tagged indie comics, sci-fi comics, Slave Labor Graphics
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Shadoweyes Graphic Novel Review
2010, Slave Labor Graphics
Story, Art: Ross Campbell
Ross Campbell’s Shadoweyes is the tale of teenage misfit Scout Montana, who after a failed attempt at vigilantism is clumped on the head with a brick and finds herself transformed into the eponymous blue-skinned creature. Scout is initially able to return to her human form, but she soon finds herself trapped in … read more
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Tagged indie comics, sci-fi comics, Slave Labor Graphics, superhero comics
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The Royal Historian of Oz #1 Review
Slave Labor Graphics, $1.00
Story: Tommy Kovac
Art: Andy Hirsch
The perpetual regurgitation of public domain properties is something you either reluctantly enjoy or thoroughly despise. For every Wicked or League of Extraordinary Gentlemen there’s a dozen Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. With SLG’s The Royal Historian of Oz, Tommy Kovac and Andy Hirsch take a jab at … read more
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Tagged comic books, funny books, indie comics, Slave Labor Graphics
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