Richmond, Virginia: Amy Crehore and Tom Campagnoli [Richmond Printing Services], 1981-1984.
Price: $450.00
Softcover. Comic magazine. Quartos. Illustrated stapled wrappers. Overall about near fine with some wear at the edges and some rubbing; issue 1 with scattered spotting and some light waviness. The first four issues of this underground comic created and edited by Amy Crehore and Tom Campagnoli. Inspired by Art Spiegelman's *RAW* and *Arcade*, the pair set about recruiting fellow artist from the local Richmond, Virginia area along with technical assistance from Trent Nicholas, who has Inscribed the first issue. Contributors include Phil Trumbo, award-winning illustrator and animator who directed the opening of *Pee-Wee's Playhouse*, and Hunter Jackson a.k.a. Techno Destructo a founding member of the performance rock band GWAR. The first issue was limited to 500 copies with subsequent issues limited to 1000-1500 copies each. Unfortunately just as the comic began to gain traction with nationwide distribution and positive reviews it ended when Crehore relocated to the West Coast.
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