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!Gag! (1987) comic books

  • Issue #1
    !Gag! (1987) 1
    Published Jan 1987 by Harrier.

    Cover art by Phil Elliot. Edited by Phil Elliot. British satire comic featuring self-published small press titles and artists. "Dapper John," script and art by Eddie Campbell; John hastens the break-up of a relationship. "Stories Of The Saints," script and art by John Bagnall; Incidents from the lives of some saints. "It's Time To See Calico County," script and art by John Bagnall; Abe dreams. "The 7 Faces of Manley Ville," script and art by Ed Pinsent; Liz tires of Manley's attentions. Untitled story, script and art by Chris Flewitt; Trouble in the drama class. "At The Burglary Ball," script and art by Glenn Dakin and Steve Way; Paris needs to pay his café bill, so is employed as a waiter at the Burglars' Ball. "A True Story," script and art by Trevs Phoenix; The fate of assorted household pets. "Alex," script and art by Phil Laskey; Alex ponders the sea. Untitled Visions Of The Future story, script and art by Rian Hughes; Retro-future designs and explanations presented as trading cards. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #5
    !Gag! (1987) 5
    Published Apr 1988 by Harrier.

    Cover art by Phil Elliott. British satire comic goes to a magazine format, featuring self-published small press titles and artists. "The Chain Letter," script and art by Paul Grist; The perils of ignoring the chain letter. Untitled story, script and art by Phil Elliott; Meyssac goes on a cruise while Daniel remains at home. "Sparta Valley Scrap-Book," script and art by John Bagnall. "The Scapegoat," script and art by Ed Pinsent; Problems caused by the Dead Sea Scrolls. "Skating" starring Captain Oblivion, script and art by Glenn Dakin; Abe goes skating. "A Tale From Gimbley," script and art by Phil Elliott; Gimbley worries about nuclear attack. "Doctor Blood, Vampyre Hunter," script by Glenn Dakin, art by Ed Pinsent; A series of newspaper style gag strips. "Booboo's Kecks," script and art by Eddie Campbell; Booboo has new trousers. "Mr Slugg Stands Up For Comics," script and art by Steve Way; Mr Slugg discusses comics and violence. Van Gogh illustration by Eddie Campbell. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.