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A listing of all of my issues is posted here, with covers and "FUN FACTS". This page may not be viewable on some mobile devices.
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The library issue
May 2013 - 100 copies
June 2013 - 250 copies
April 2014 - 200 copies
FUN FACT: This first issue was created as an entry to The Cincinnati Library's own comic con. This was inspired shortly after taking a mini-comic class from Matt Feazell.
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The Covington issue
Sept. 2013 - 250 copies
April 2014 - 200 copies
FUN FACT: Whack Burger was a great comic-themed restaurant in Covington, Kentucky.
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The "cold" issue
Feb. 2014 - 400 copies
FUN FACT: This cover eventually donned the front of a Christmas holiday card sent out to supporting shops & friends.
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The cereal box issue
May 2014 - 500 copies
FUN FACT: This issue was the first with an extra insert, a free Wacky Package sticker, and was my first available on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).
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The Bug vs. Bat issue
Oct. 2014 - 500 copies
FUN FACT: This became the first of many issues centered around the Halloween holiday with a Peanuts inspired cover, expanding the comic to 12 pages.
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The Covington 200th Anniversary issue
Feb. 2015 - 1,200 copies
FUN FACT: Not only having the largest print run to date, this issue was available at many Covington anniversary events & features local landmarks.
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The Metal Man "Part 1" issue
May 2015 - 500 copies
FUN FACT: YouBert, an iconic symbol of Cincinnati, makes his first comic debut in my second FCBD comic.
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The Metal Man "Part 2" issue
Aug. 2015 - 600 copies
FUN FACT: Some of my favorite characters are on the cover. A few months later, the real YouBert was never seen again.
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The "Bed Bug" issue
Oct. 2015 - 600 copies
FUN FACT: The top of the front cover has "real feel" bugs embossed on it; just rub your finger lightly to feel them. This was the first time I contributed to The Latonia Halloween Block Party.
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The "Queen" issue
Feb. 2016 - 600 copies
FUN FACT: ???
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The baseball issue
May 2016 - 800 copies
FUN FACT: The cover represents the jersey of baseball legend, #11 Barry Larkin. Also, this marked these firsts: DaCat appearance & a comic-store signing. It was another FCBD too.
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The ice cream issue
Aug. 2016 - 800 copies
FUN FACT: ???
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The unlucky issue
Oct. 2016 - 1,000 copies
FUN FACT: The number 13 appears on almost every page.
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The "uneventful" issue
Feb. 2017 - 1,000 copies
FUN FACT: This issue has #14 Pete Rose on the cover. Also, there is a reference to the recent influx of filming in our local area.
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The cicadas issue
May 2017 - 1,200 copies
FUN FACT: These insects will return to our area in 2021. Also, another FCBD offer.
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The "ton" issue
Aug. 2017 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: The comic expanded to 16 pages.
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The bungle issue
Oct. 2017 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: A modernized logo appears on the cover.
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The Presidents' Day Sale issue
Feb. 2018 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: The first issue to be drawn digitally.
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The bus issue
May 2018 - 1,000 copies
FUN FACT: Bus passes (valued at either $10.00 or $13.50) were randomly inserted in local copies, in celebration of Cincignat's 5th birthday on FCBD.
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The steamboat issue
Aug. 2018 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: The cover is a nod to Mickey Mouse's first cartoon appearance, celebrating his 90th anniversary.
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The buckeye issue
Nov. 2018 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: The cover inspired by the Ohio State University mascot.
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The Flu Bug "Part 1" issue
March 2019 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: Page one has a visual reference to the popular TV show Stranger Things.
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The Flu Bug "Part 2" issue
May 2019 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: The first 25 copies given out at FCBD had color covers. This issue also has the word "shot" on every storyline page & maze puzzles.
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The number "24" issue
October 2019 - 750 copies
FUN FACT: 12 references for the number 24, which are hidden one per comic storyline page. Also inside is a cut out trading card of a famous basketball player.
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The glasses issue
March 2021 - 750 copies
3D version - 100 copies
FUN FACT: milestone issue #25, references about vision & glasses plus our observatory, usable eye chart, and the old logo. Also, a limited amount were printed in anaglyph 3D color with supplied mini-glasses.
The glasses issue
March 2021 - 750 copies
3D version - 100 copies
FUN FACT: milestone issue #25, references about vision & glasses plus our observatory, usable eye chart, and the old logo. Also, a limited amount were printed in anaglyph 3D color with supplied mini-glasses.
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The Brood X issue
August 2021 - 600 copies
FUN FACT: first issue to have a flip-cover with 2 guest cover artists. I started approaching other artists back in 2017.
Guest artists:
Crystal Gonzalez &
Adam Hughes
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The "Cockroach" issue
May 2022 - 650 copies
FUN FACT: Debuted for some on FCBD 2022, the comic story is based on a novelty song.
Guest artists:
Patrick Sparrow &
David DeGrand