Samurai Penguin (1986) comic books
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Issue #1
Published Jun 1986 by Slave Labor.$6.00
$6.00
Story by Dan Vado. Art and cover by Mark Buck. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. In the Antarctic, a penguin trained in the arts of bushido defends the flock against an alliance of predators. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #2
Published Aug 1986 by Slave Labor.$6.00
$6.00
$4.00
Stories by Dan Vado and Scott Saavedra. Art by Mark Buck and Scott Saavedra. Cover by Mark Buck. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. A Hollywood producer wants to merchandise the penguins; back in the Antarctic, the ice fields are invaded by the most dangerous predator of all: humans. Backup story is the first-ever appearance of Scott Saavedras Dr. Radium. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #3
Published Feb 1987 by Slave Labor.$6.00
$6.00
Story by Dan Vado. Art by Mark Buck and Scott Saavedra. Cover by Mark Buck. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. The terrorist Achmed Achptuii declares war on penguinity, and only Samurai Penguin can stop him. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #4
Published May 1987 by Slave Labor.$6.49
$6.00
$6.00
Story by Dan Vado. Art and cover by Mark Buck. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. The human onslaught against the penguins continues, threatening the hatchlings. Backup story features a spoof of Boris the Bear. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #5
Published Sep 1987 by Slave Labor.$6.00
$6.00
Story by Dan Vado. Art and cover by Frank Cirocco. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. Samurai Penguin is gravely injured in combat, in Bad News Travels Fast. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.
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Issue #6
Published Mar 1988 by Slave Labor.$4.00
$4.00
Story by Dan Vado. Art by Frank Cirocco and Scott Saavedra. Cover by Frank Cirocco. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. In a spoof of famous comics deaths, Samurai Penguin visits the afterlife while wounded and delirious. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.
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Issue #7
Published Jul 1988 by Slave Labor.$7.49
$7.00
$6.00
$4.00
Story by Dan Vado. Art by Dave Folker and Scott Saavedra. Cover by Ken Holewczynski. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. The flock gathers for the funeral of Samurai Penguin – but the battle is not over yet. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.
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Issue #8
Published May 1989 by Slave Labor.$4.00
Story by Dan Vado. Art by Dave Folker and Scott Saavedra. Cover by Dave Folker and Ken Holewczynski. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. Just when all seems lost for the penguins after the fall of Samurai Penguin – enter Doc Eternity. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.
