Following Cerebus (2004) comic books

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Cerebus ? back from the dead (in a manner of speaking)! Following Cerebus examines one of comics' greatest achievements with essays, interviews, and rare artwork. The first issue will feature new, exclusive interviews with Dave Sim and Gerhard; an essay analyzing the "Something Fell" motif throughout the storyline; reactions to the series finale; a one-page Too Much Coffee Man/Cerebus comic by Shannon Wheeler; and lots of other goodies. And best of all: a new Cerebus cover by Sim! b&w, 40pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Cerebus is still alive and kicking! This issue features the first of Dave Sim's "About Last Issue" columns, in which he responds to topics presented in Following Cerebus #1; an essay examining storytelling techniques used in Cerebus; Sim's rare 1973 interview with Barry Windsor-Smith; and "Passage," a six-page Cerebus story by Sim that has seen print only in the Cerebus Newsletter over 20 years ago (featuring the first time Cerebus wore his black vest)! Plus: A new Cerebus cover by Sim & Gerhard! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 40pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

It's three Dave Sim/Gerhard covers on one issue! A special fold-out cover presents full-size parodies of Frank Frazetta's Weird Science-Fantasy #29, Jack Kirby's Avengers #4, and Bob Kane's Detective Comics #31! This copyright/parody issue features Dave Sim's interview with MAD co-creator Harvey Kurtzman; plus Joe Bob Briggs, Harlan Ellison, Steve Rude, Frank Miller, and others on copyright law. Also, features like Sim's "About Last Issue" column, "Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer Pic of the Month," Gerhard interview about the joys of sailing, and more! 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Special Will Eisner Tribute Issue is a giant-size 56 pager! Eisner's influence on the comic book industry as a whole is well known, but he was also a huge influence on Cerebus. This issue contains a piece by Dave Sim on meeting with Eisner in 2004; a 1984 Eisner/Sim/Archie Goodwin panel discussion on storytelling; the Eisner/Sim Cerebus Jam story (including uninked pencilled pages!) featuring Cerebus and the Spirit; a look at how Eisner influenced the creation of Frank Miller's original Elektra story; mini-reviews of all of Eisner's graphic novels; plus Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue" and "Favorite Buffy Pic of This Month"! New Sim/Gerhard cover is the first in a series of "Wouldn't It Have Been Great if Gerhard Had Worked on Cerebus From the Beginning" (this one based on a panel from Cerebus 11). Cover price $3.95.

by Craig Miller, John Thorne, & Dave Sim "Advise & Consent: Editing the Graphic Novel" looks at how various comics creators have used (or not used) editors to assist them in their work. Dave Sim, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Chester Brown, Paul Pope, Craig Thompson, Joe Matt, Seth, and Andy Runton discuss the process. Also in this issue: Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue"! 56pgs, B&WSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

"The Many Origins of Cerebus" goes back to the very beginning ? and before even that. Includes a look back to Dave Sim's pre-Cerebus story "A Boy and His Aardvark!" This issue features interviews, rare art, and Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue" and "Favorite Buffy Pic of This Month," plus of course a new Sim cover! 7x10, 40pgs, B&WSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Special TV Issue! J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Jeremiah) contributes a new essay, "Dave Sim: Marathon Man." Also, Sim talks about the television medium in a follow-up to his "Comics and the Mass Medium" series of essays from almost a decade ago in pages of Cerebus. Also in this issue you'll find rare artwork and Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue" and "Favorite Buffy Pic of This Month" and, of course, a new Sim/Gerhard cover! 40pgs, B&WSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

By Dave Sim Mind Games issue! Following Cerebus examines the Mind Games/Cerebus Dreams/Odd Transformations issues, and the roles they play in the development of the Cerebus storyline! Also in this issue: "Chester Brown vs. Dave Sim: Mind Games of the Avant Garde," a Sim interview, rare art, and Sim's always-interesting "About Last Issue." Plus a spectacular wraparound Sim/Gerhard cover! 40pgs, B&WSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Dave Sim recently spent a day with Neal Adams at Niagara Falls and talked about art, comics, and Neal's controversial geophysics theories. This issue's centerpiece is Dave's 97-page report, jampacked with fantastic rare and previously unpublished art and photos. Also: an article on Adams's influence on Cerebus. 7x10, B&W, 104 pages in a deluxe squarebound format with cardstock cover by Adams and Sim. Cover price $8.95.

by Various Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! But could it be a dream? This 'Cerebus Dreams' issue examines the prominence of dreams in the storyline, including the Sandman parody in the 'Women' chapter and Barry Windsor-Smith's story from Swords of Cerebus #5. The issue will also reprint 'Cerebus Dreams II' in glorious 2-D so readers can finally fully appreciate the wonderful art by Dave Sim. Plus, a detailed examination of the classic 'Night Before' story from Cerebus #36, upon which the magnificent Sim/Gerhard wraparound cover is based! Cover price $3.95.

by Miller, Thorne, & Sim A spectacular M.C. Escher-inspired Dave Sim/Gerhard wraparound cover introduces this issue, which continues its look at the 'Cerebus Dreams' stories! Plus, Sim's always-interesting 'About Last Issue' and other goodies! Cover price $3.95.

(W/A) Craig Miller, Dave Sim, David Petersen Following Cereubus returns after a looong hiatus! Dave Sim interviews Mouse Guard's David Petersen, and the two artists produce an incredible jam cover! Also: The Dave Sim/David Lynch/David Foster Wallace connection; Sim's always-interesting 'About Last Issue'; and much more! Cover price $4.95.