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Hello Stranger #8 Coloring Books

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Hello Stranger, Such is the ongoing debate on the lack of color in comics and kids books that we have decided to attack the topic with passion. We took a good look at the subject last year, courtesy of Collectors creator and Stranger alum, Eddie DeAngelini, in his Comics 101 blog, but I think it is worth revisiting. Most folk seem to be at opposite ends of a multi-corner “spectrum”. We have the terrified and absurdly politically correct, the angry and educated, the ignorant, the happily ignorant, and the obtusely racist. To quote … [Read more...]

Hello Stranger #7 The Untamed Is Reborn

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Hello, Stranger. We made it to 2012, and we're already coming up to the love month and the celebration of black history. This year, Stranger Comics is going to celebrate a glorious mix of both (in between Ruining Christmas snippets and a new fairy tale from our legendary Viking, Peter Bergting). And to that end, I want to kick off this sprightly blog with a gentleman’s nod to Mr. Bergting, who it must be said, is a remarkable talent as a writer, painter, and Swedish meatball master chef. He is also a dear friend who has once again … [Read more...]

Hello Stranger #6 Frank Frazetta

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Hello, Stranger. It’s been a while since my last ramblings, but a lot has been going on in the fantasy world of my crazy life! That said, let me be the first to say that at Stranger Comics we’ve been sharpening our swords and growing beards of enormous Viking length. Why, you ask? Well – we are preparing for war! The latter part of the year we plan to annihilate with all new fantasy titles set in the world of ASUNDA! Beautiful violence for the dark fantasy fan who is sick and tired of characterless axe wielding carbon copies of … [Read more...]

Hello Stranger #5 A Trane Is A’ Comin’

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Hello Stranger, A Trane is coming. I am hit with an audio assault that fills me with all colors of life, love, sex, wrath and unbridled joy. I hold my son close. My seed! Freedom! OLÉ! Once again, all things are possible. Gone are the self doubts, the indecisions, the muddled mind. Instead… I CAN. I AM. I BE. Stranger is. A close friend. Loving and cussing and walking tall. Humble. Complicated. Created for your well being. Do NOT come to Stranger Comics and expect. We be Joe Frazier’s left hook. Kid friendly. … [Read more...]

Hello Stranger #4 Ruining Christmas @ Golden Apple

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NO NAUGHTY KIDS SHOULD READ THIS. FOLLOWING BLOG IS FOR ADULTS ONLY! This month, something a little different for Christmas. From the pen and brush that brought you THE UNTAMED, comes a sordid tale that’ll remind you that Christmas is all giving and taking it. Written by Darrell May & Sebastian A. Jones. Illustrated by Peter Bergting (is the rumor). Also! The beautiful Afua Richardson stars as sultry Candie Canes & The Dr. Foo Mouth Orchestra. Check out her raspy version of WINTER WONDERLAND. Check out Seb and Darrell signing … [Read more...]