True Story Swear to God (2001 Clib's Boys) comic books
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Issue #1
Published 2001 by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Magic - Story and Art by Tom Beland. A comic book version of the popular online strip and Ignatz Award-nominated 'zine, True Story, Swear to God, tells the story of how cartoonist Tom Beland met his wife, Lily, at a bus stop in Disneyworld. This is what happens when the wheels of fate start turning and a casual encounter builds into something much more. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
Published 2001 by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Reunions - Story and Art by Tom Beland. After meeting each other at the Magical Kingdom, California cartoonist Tom Beland and Puerto Rican radio host, Lily Garcia, try to find some way of reuniting. This story deals with what happens when you meet the love of your life, and you live 15,000 miles apart. Thanks to a wedding in the family, a reunion is very well possible! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #3
Published 2001 by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Moments - Story and Art by Tom Beland. Okay...so they met at the Magical Kingdom. They had a wonderful night. Then they were apart for nearly two months. Well, they're back together this month, and there's a wedding to top it all off! Puerto Rican journalist Lily Garcia and California cartoonist Tom Beland continue to build on their love story, while attending her brother's (Joe, the Fish Sandwich Assassin) wedding in the beautiful Napa Valley. Lots of "moments" in this issue! 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #4
Published 2001 by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Discoveries - Story and Art by Tom Beland. In this issue of the Eisner-nominated series, it's traveling time again...only this time it's Tom who flies to Lily's home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tom learns more about the woman he's falling for and gains new insights as his universe continues to expand. He discovers the sights, the sounds, the people, her family and what it is that Lily does for a living...all in scorching weather conditions found only in the Caribbean. It's an eye-opening visit that gets him thinking about the future. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #5
Published 2001 by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. The Eisner-nominated series continues as Tom Beland defends his Video Game Championship against his brother Joe, while Lily Garcia faces the possibility of a Category-5 hurricane smashing into the island of Puerto Rico. What do you do when someone you love 3,000 miles away is in danger and all you can do is wait? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #6
Published 2001 by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
The Rain Kept Falling - Story and Art by Tom Beland. In this issue, Hurricane Georges slams into Lily's island of Puerto Rico, while Tom can only watch and worry in Napa, California. Enjoy the Eisner-nominated romance/humor series now! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #7
Published 2001 by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Mr. Blue Sky - Story and Art by Tom Beland. The final chapter of "Hurricane Georges"! As the storm passes over San Juan, Lily travels with a radio crew to report the damage and witnesses the loss of a local landmark. Meanwhile, Tom begins to finalize his decision to either stay in Napa Valley or move to Puerto Rico. Romance and comedy for those who dare desire to find their emotional side! C'mon, we double-dog dare ya'! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #8
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. After months of being apart, Tom and Lily finally have a chance to be together for three days...until Mother Nature and the airlines step in to do their worst! Long-distance relationships and time are like oil and water -- they never mix. Plus: Tom puts his girlfriend through a secret test! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #9
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Heroes - Story and Art by Tom Beland. Lily finally gets to Napa for a short visit in the Wine Country. But the question must be answered -- how long can a comic geek's girlfriend hang in a comic shop without going nuts?! Hilarity and romance continue in the Eisner-nominated series! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #10
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. The decision's been made, the plan is set...now all that has to be done is announce it to family and co-workers. The big move to Puerto Rico gets underway as Tom gives notice and Lily gets nervous. What emotions go through a person's mind as they prepare to leave the only place they've called home? And how do you react when someone's leaving all that to be with you? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #11
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. It's time to say goodbye to the Wine Country as Tom packs everything up and moves to Puerto Rico to be with the love of his life. What do you say to friends and family that have been there for you during the toughest times of your life, and how can you ever understand how life is going to change much more than you realize? Romance, tears, cheers and laughs coming from everywhere. It's an emotional ride. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #12
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. Cover by Scott Morse. A new life in a new world means a lot of new things to get used to quick. Tom Beland has made the move to Puerto Rico, and realizes that leaving the life he's left behind is harder than he thought it would be. A great jumping-on point to the romance/comedy series! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #13
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. It's time to go out and begin a life as a professional cartoonist. Think it's easy? Check out the interview from Hell and see what it's like to work and never get paid. Life in the tropics comes with many things to get used to -- some not so easy to do. Fun, romance and hilarity from Tom Beland! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #14
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. Cover by Jean Paul Vachier. There's trouble afoot in Puerto Rico as demonstrators protest the U.S. Naval practices on the island of Vieques. This comes at a time when Tom is dealing with the stress of living in San Juan. And how about that cover by our 12-year-old nephew Jean Paul Vachier? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #15
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. It's time to quit reading comics and to start making them! Lily convinces Tom to take his comic strips and make some mini-comics. What's it like to suddenly jump into the comic book biz while knowing nothing about it? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #16
Published 2001 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. Tom takes his mini-comic to Oakland for the annual WonderCon. What's it like to attend your first convention as a pro? Guest stars a-plenty and a moment captured in time, thanks to none other than Joe Ferrara! Prepare to say "Whatduhuh?" 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #17
Published 2002 (est.) by Clib's Boy Comics.$2.50
Story and Art by Tom Beland. It's time to visit home after the big convention. But what happens when you expect everyone to stop what they're doing and they don't? Probably the biggest lesson in life that our cartoonist has learned. This is a lesson about how life, for better or worse, goes on. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
