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The black-and-white, do-it-yourself snarl of independent comics is still alive! This (mostly) humorous, satirical anthology is based on the principle of more bang for your buck and more rage on the page. This issues features Bronze Age legend Michael Netzer and Chris Ward (Twisted Toyfare Theatre, Ninja Tales, Political Power: Barack Obama). There is a single panel of female partial nudity and a few swears. Black & White w/Color covers 48 pages DOSE! TM and © the respective writers. All rights reserved. THE DARKNESS FROM WARSAW A TALE OF THE S.Q.R.L. by Bram Meehan and Jamie Chase Haunted by something he found — or that found him — during the war, an old friend of Estelle White's is back from the war. Now, his survival depends on her experience with the extraordinary and the resources of the nascent Special Qualities Research Laboratory to the uncover the secrets behind the mysterious forces at work. This supernatural thriller features the further adventures of Estelle and Norris from Panel Press' Death, Cold As Steel. -=-=-=-=-=-=- The full download collects the 55-page story, plus Jamie Chases' development sketches and alternate covers. The free preview presents several pages of art. 4p full issue of Scottish-based publication, Mystery Magazine. Mystery is a music zine run by some students based in Scotland. It generally focuses on new and upcoming independent artists in the local and wider UK music scene, with past interviewees including current hype bands Glasvegas, Johnny Foreigner, Frightened Rabbit and Broken Records. Issues are produced a couple of times a year, and distributed online, through local record shops and at gigs. For information & updates on Mystery, please visit http://www.freewebs.com/mysterymagazine & http://www.myspace.com/mysterymagazine 32p full issue of Fallopian Falafel. Fallopian Falafel is an independent, English-language, feminist zine based in Jerusalem, Israel. It spreads awareness about third-wave feminism and Riot Grrrl to the Israeli public but also informs the rest of the world about feminism within Israel. It was established in May, 2007 and comes out four times a year. For further updates on Fallopian Falafel, please visit www.fallopianfalafel.com 6p full issue of Scottish-based publication, Mystery Magazine. Mystery is a music zine run by some students based in Scotland. It generally focuses on new and upcoming independent artists in the local and wider UK music scene, with past interviewees including current hype bands Glasvegas, Johnny Foreigner, Frightened Rabbit and Broken Records. Issues are produced a couple of times a year, and distributed online, through local record shops and at gigs. For information & updates on Mystery, please visit http://www.freewebs.com/mysterymagazine & http://www.myspace.com/mysterymagazine A short story that sheds some light on the mysterious assassin, Zakiel White, from the comic Kincaid. This story, which originally appeared as a webcomic and later made it's way into print in the back of Kincaid #2, follows Zakiel on hunt through modern day Vietnam as he reminisces about the days he spent there during the war. Candy or Medicine is a quarterly mini-comic anthology. This issue was created for the annual Free Comic Book Day in May 2008. Eight pages featuring Rob Moses, Ray Negron, Alberto Pessoa, Steve Rack, Brad Foster and Colin Tedford. Edited and published by Josh Blair. RAISED BY SQUIRRELS VOLUME 2: LOS ALAMOS by Bram Meehan and Monica Meehan Continuing the story of two spies, outclassed, in the dark, and more than a little suspicious of each other. Reluctantly reunited, Tyler and Rose have rejoined the covert agency that nearly destroyed them. Now, in Los Alamos, the discoveries they make about the organization's history will lead to even more mystery — and greater danger. Raised By Squirrels Volume 2: Los Alamos also features the first four Squirrel Tales, where guest artists present stories focusing on individual characters. -=-=-=-=-=-=- This 76-page free download collects the second arc of Raised By Squirrels and a gallery of new art from independent comics creators. The first volume of Raised By Squirrels is also available for free download at Literate Machine. RAISED BY SQUIRRELS VOLUME 1 by Bram Meehan and Monica Meehan She left him for dead five years ago — now she's back and needs his help. Suddenly, Tyler McAllister is drawn back into the world that he thought he had left behind — of metahuman espionage and all-too-human betrayal — that nearly cost him his life. For readers who enjoy the high-tech espionage of 24 and Alias and the spy/superhero mix of Sleeper and Checkmate, like a sprawling conspiracy that re-imagines 20th century history, and appreciate a character-driven, indie perspective. -=-=-=-=-=-=- This 64-page free download collects the first story arc of the ongoing series and includes a gallery of art from the artists of DC Conspiracy and 7000 BC. The second volume of Raised By Squirrels is also available for free download at Literate Machine. DEATH, COLD AS STEEL A TALE OF THE S.Q.R.L. by Bram Meehan and Jamie Chase 1946: The war is over, thanks in part to a new kind of weapon: humans with extraordinary powers. Battle-scarred veteran Aubrey Norris works for the government agency that oversees these "meta-humans" — and he's about to come face-to-face with the dark side of this bright new world when he's called upon to solve an exceptional crime. For readers who like their plot twists frequent, their protagonists hard-boiled, and their comics dark — literally and figuratively. Death, Cold As Steel is set in the same world as Panel Press’ Raised By Squirrels, and offers background to that title while presenting a standalone story. -=-=-=-=-=-=- The 94-page full download collects the complete three-issue miniseries, and also contains Jamie Chases' development sketches. The free preview presents the 28-page first issue.
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