Doris Danger Giant Monster Adventures!, published by SLG Publishing, 96 pages, $9.95.

Any true comics fan has at least a passing knowledge of the monster comics published by Timely/Marvel Comics in the late '50's and early '60's. These comics have become famous, and quite admired by some, for their corny, over-the-top drama, goofy monster names and indefinable charm. Very nearly a parody of themselves, they are the definition of "kitsch".

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by Andrew@TFAW

New Video Post!

There's a new killer of the undead hitting the streets in September! From the folks at SLG Publishing (formerly Slave Labor Graphics), comes Pinocchio Vampire Slayer! Personally, I've always been a huge fan of mash-ups, and from the attention and heat this title has been getting, I'm definitely not alone. Check out the video preview below, and if you want some exclusive insight into what else is going on with SLG Publishing, check out our tour of the SLG Publishing booth at SDCC '09 as conducted by SLG head honcho himself, Dan Vado. Enjoy.

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by Andrew@TFAW

New Video Post Live From San Diego Comic-Con!

Hey all. Omiwako1172 asked, no, demanded that we go and visit SLG Publishing's (formerly Slave Labor Graphics) booth and we've not only done that, we've gotten a personal tour by SLG Supreme Commander, Dan Vado. Enjoy!

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Media Release -- The Inter-Galactic Detective Agency has its fair share of odd cases -- murderers who blame gravity, frozen blue men, crimes predicted by the skull of Nostradamus -- but, luckily, it has the right man for every job, Mr. Crusht Acean. Despite his apathy and crushing existential angst, he manages to solve the case every time, and a series of his exploits are told in the new book by Glenn Dakin and Phil Elliott, The Rockpool Files, due out from SLG Publishing in September.

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Media Release -- You might think you know how Pinocchio's story ends: As a reward for his loyalty and heart, the Blue Fairy changes him into a real boy and he and Geppetto live happily every after. But Van Jensen and Dusty Higgins will ask readers to re-think their conception of the little wooden boy in their new graphic novel from SLG Publishing, Pinnochio, Vampire Slayer, due out in September 2009.

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by Andrew@TFAW

It’s our pleasure to announce that independent publishing champion SLG Publishing has joined CBLDF and TFAW in supporting the fight for the First Amendment rights of the comics community!

With the donation of original art from its creators, SLG Publishing has joined the ranks of companies and creators who support the ongoing mission of the CBLDF! Every creator who takes part in this effort will be donating an original piece of art to the CBLDF’s auction, which takes place at SDCC ‘09 on July 25th, 7 p.m., at the San Diego Convention Center.

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It seems not that long ago, but maybe it is. A time when hormones raged, the American Dream was caked in rust, music actually mattered and the one thing that meant more than any other was: ESCAPE!

PUNK ROCK & TRAILER PARKS, the long-awaited new graphic novel by comix creator Derf takes place in recession-ravaged Akron, Ohio, in 1980, at the peak of the Rubber City's unlikely and lively punk rock scene, a pop culture phenomenon that spawned distinctive acts such as Devo, Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and so many other groups that Melody Maker referred to Akron as "the new Liverpool." The story follows the triumphs and travails of one colorful young man, Otto, who lives in the family-owned trailer park on the outskirts of the Rubber Capital. He backs into the punk counter-culture by chance and through talent, wit and sheer force of personality soon becomes a local star. Otto chases fame and love and has memorable encounters with punk luminaries such as the Clash's Joe Strummer, Wendy O. Williams of the Plasmatics and rock scribe Lester Bangs.

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