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Issue: Flint Comix & Entertainment #2
Publication Date: May 2009
 
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Publisher: FlagTed Valley
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Indicia Publisher: Ted Valley
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 24
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Price: $0.00 USD
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Content Items: 59 (18 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Randy Zimmerman
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color and Black and White
Dimensions: Tabloid size
Paper Stock: Newsprint
Binding: Folded
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Inside: A Walk Down Saginaw

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Chris Theisen (signed); ? (photo)
Chris Theisen (signed); ? (photo)
Zimm Graphix
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fool; The Spark
The Fool; The Spark [Turri Durant]; Lio; Flash Gordon; Dale Arden; Oddbox Dude
The Fool and The Spark look down on Flint, MI.
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All characters except The Spark and The Fool appear in vignettes only.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Zimm Graphix
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Mott Community College
Did You Go To The Jazz Concert Last Night?
Ad for college.
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This half of the front page forms the back cover when displayed on newsstand.
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Wherever Life Takes You!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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? (photo)
? (photo)
typeset
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Subject Matter
MTA
Ad for local transit system.
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Free Soda!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Zimm Graphix
typeset
?
Subject Matter
The Lunch Studio
Ad for restaurant.
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Zimm Graphix
typeset
Subject Matter
Flint Comix
Credits, copyrights, and indicia.
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0.28
In 2 parts on 2 different pages.
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Letters

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Andrew Heller; Cyndy Terry; John Cuddeback; Theresa Cuddeback; Amber; Patrick Hardin; Mark Tatulli; Randy Zimmerman
Zimm Graphix
typeset
Subject Matter
Letters from readers and contributors, with responses.
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Editorial

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Randy Zimmerman
Randy Zimmerman
Randy Zimmerman
typeset
Subject Matter
Randy Zimmerman
Randy discusses how this newspaper is produced, new features, and where to find it distributed.
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Subscribe!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Flint Comix
House ad for subscriptions.
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Introducing Oddbox

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?; Bob Gonzalez
Bob Gonzalez
Bob Gonzalez
typeset; Bob Gonzalez
Subject Matter
humorous
Oddbox
[Oddbox Dude]; [Oddbox Man] (see Notes)
Some information about Bob Gonzalez and strips featuring a time machine, caffeine, and feeding the birds.
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0.5
6 strips.
In correspondence with the creator, Bob Gonzalez, he said this about the characters' names, "As for the characters having names...well, you have probably noticed that the goofy dude always calls the burly little guy, Man, and the burly guy always calls the goofy one, Dude. I leave it up to you to make your own interpretation."
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Gary Kopervas (signed)
Gary Kopervas (signed)
Gary Kopervas (signed)
Gary Kopervas (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Out On A Limb
Spider-Man [Forest Gump]
Mama Always Said...
Forest Gump plays Spider-Man; FDA side effect disclosures on laughter as medicine; good idea/bad idea; and a stinky wicket.
Reprinting
from Out On A Limb newspaper daily strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
0.24
4 strips on various pages
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave T. Phipps (signed)
Dave T. Phipps (signed)
Dave T. Phipps (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Amber Waves
Gerald; Jim; Gerald's mother
Class, Your Homework Is To Do A Paper...
Gerald has difficulty with a school assignment and getting comfortable at home.
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from Amber Waves newspaper daily (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
0.11
2 strips on various pages
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Puzzles

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Linda Thistle; Japheth Light; ?
typeset
Subject Matter
Weekly Sudoku; King Crossword; Super Crossword; Jigsaw Soduku
Various puzzles syndicated by King Features Syndicate.
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1.26
Puzzles are on 2 different pages, solutions are on page 22 and are included in this page count.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Al Scaduto (signed)
Al Scaduto (signed)
Al Scaduto (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
They'll Do It Every Time
Fooh-Fooh, Your Expensive Pedigreed Pooch - -
Typical examples of hypocrisy, stupidity, and problems in everyday life...and even pre-historic life.
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from They'll Do It Every Time newspaper Sunday strip (King Features Syndicate) 2005
Miscellaneous
0.36
3 strips on various pages.
Ideas sent in by Deby White, R. Ruskin, E. Squeglio, Attie White, Laz White, P. Eagle, anonymous, J. Schiffman, and B. Lawrencen.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Hy Eisman (signed)
Hy Eisman (signed)
Hy Eisman (signed)
Hy Eisman (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Popeye
Popeye; Wimpy; The Jeep; Castor Oyl; Swee'Pea; Brutus
Psst! Can I Mooch Popeye Today?
Wimpy charms Brutus out of a hamburger, tries to mooch from Castor, and Popeye has to deal with a pet mess in the kitchen.
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from Popeye newspaper Sunday strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
0.36
3 strips on various pages, the one featuring Brutus is the same as printed in issue #1.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave T. Phipps (signed)
Dave T. Phipps (signed)
Dave T. Phipps (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Just Like Cats & Dogs
OK, I'm Giving You Fair Warning
Human foibles projected onto cats and dogs.
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from Just Like Cats & Dogs newspaper Sunday strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
0.08
2 strips on various pages
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
J. Monahan (signed); Harry Mace (signed)
J. Monahan (signed); Harry Mace (signed)
J. Monahan (signed); Harry Mace (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Laff-A-Day
Now, Don't Speak To Them...
Lessons in meeting guys and girls.
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from Laff-A-Day newspaper strip (King Features Syndicate) ?
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0.09
2 strips on various pages.
These are 1950s or 1960s vintage strips.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dave Breger (signed)
Dave Breger (signed)
Dave Breger (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous
Mr. Breger
Mr. Breger
Coach, I Hate To Disturb You...
Mr. Breger brings a basketball prospect to the gym, and a survivor on a raft worries about his mortgage payment being overdue.
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from Mister Breger newspaper Sunday strips (King Features Syndicate) ?
Miscellaneous
0.1
2 strips on various pages.
Age of strips is unknown, but the series may have ended new strips around 1969.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don Trachte (signed)
Don Trachte (signed)
Don Trachte (signed)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Henry
Henry; Butch
I Can Lick You - And My Dog Can Lick Your Dog
The boys encourage their dogs to fight a proxy battle, but the dogs turn on them.
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from Henry newspaper Sunday strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
0.12
1 strip
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Hy Eisman (signed)
Hy Eisman (signed)
Hy Eisman (signed)
Hy Eisman (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Katzenjammer Kids
Hans Katzenjammer; Fritz Katzenjammer; Rollo; Miss Twiddle; Mama; Lena
It's A Gift For Miss Twiddle's Birthday...
Rollo fools the boys into playing a prank on Miss Twiddle, for which they are punished while Rollo gets away scott free.
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from Katzenjammer Kids newspaper Sunday strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
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1 strip
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"Wow, It's Cold Out There!!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jeff Pickering
Jeff Pickering
Jeff Pickering
Jeff Pickering
Subject Matter
humorous
The Spats
Mrs. Spat; Harold Spat; Jeffy
More lack of wisdom from the Spats.
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from The Spats newspaper daily strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
0.17
3 strips on various pages
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mike Marland
Mike Marland
Mike Marland
Mike Marland
Subject Matter
humorous
R.F.D.
Sim Poole; May Poole; June Poole; Buckster (pony)
Why Do You Hang Laundry Out In This Freezin' Cold, May?!
May ruins some shirts by freezing them, and June shows off her pony's tricks.
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from R.F.D. newspaper daily strips (King Features Syndicate) 2009
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0.12
2 strips on various pages.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Craft (signed)
Jerry Craft (signed)
Jerry Craft (signed)
Jerry Craft (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mama's Boyz
Tyrell Porter; Yusuf Porter; Pauline Porter
If You Have 1,062 Coins...
Pauline tries to help with the homework and the boys discuss video games.
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From Mama Boyz newspaper daily strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
0.12
2 strips on various pages
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A Unique Rock Shop

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
CC's Rocks & Minerals
Ad for rock shop in the Flint Farmer's Market.
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0.13
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The Spark Vs. The Wisp

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Randy Zimmerman ?
Randy Zimmerman ?
Randy Zimmerman ?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
The Spark
The Spark [Turri Durant]; The Wisp; Mr. Faba; Duffy
The Spark finds one of her grandfather's old enemies, The Wisp, robbing a jewelry store and stops her in a novel way with a vacuum cleaner.
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1.63
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Live Music Saturdays

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
White Horse Tavern
Ad for restaurant.
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0.25
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New Comics Every Wednesday!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
The Amazing Book Store
Ad for comics shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
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Garlic Candy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mark Tatulli
Mark Tatulli
Mark Tatulli
Mark Tatulli
Subject Matter
fantasy, humorous, occult
Lio
Lio; Lio's father; Cybil (Lio's cat); aliens; Mr. Mittens (Lio's lobster); Eva Rose
Lio continues his usual weird life, inventing strange things, annoying the neighbors, being tormented by his cat, being abducted from and escaping from aliens, and hanging out with zombies.
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from Lio newspaper daily strip (Universal Press Syndicate) 2009.03.02 - 2009.03.28
Miscellaneous
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18 strips
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Lead Story

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Chuck Shepherd
typeset
Subject Matter
informational, non-fiction
News of The Weird
Real news stories of stupid and strange things from around the world.
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0.54
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Please Support And Thank Our Sponsors

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Flint Comix
House ad asking readers to patronize advertisers.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
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Dinner Theatre

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Vertigo Theatrics
Ad for dinner theatre company.
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0.25
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Scott Hilburn
Scott Hilburn
Scott Hilburn
Scott Hilburn
Subject Matter
humorous
Argyl Sweater [Argyle Sweater]
Hannibal Montana; Dracula; Ernie Eubanks; Iron Man; Aquaman; Donald Trump; Paula Abdul; Vanna White; Darth Vader; Kermit The Frog; Chicken Little
Excellent, You Say?
Lots of talking animals, history gone wrong, has been celebrities, Iron Man at an airport screening, Donald Trump has problems with Jenga Construction Co., and Kermit has gangrene.
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From Argyle Sweater newspaper daily strip (Universal Press Syndicate) 2009.03.05 - 2009.03.30
Miscellaneous
1.04
19 strips on various pages
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Wiley Miller
Wiley Miller
Wiley Miller
Wiley Miller
Subject Matter
humorous
Non Sequitur
Danae; Joe; Lucy; Jeffrey; Dr. Rorschach; Kate; Lio; Ishmael (Lio's squid); Todd Burris
Hey, Here's A Little Tip To Pass Along...
Danae believes she had found the secret of invisibility, and Lio proves to her that all boys are weird. Meanwhile, we see a few non sequiturs of daily life including Tweeting from the gates of heaven.
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From Non Sequitur newspaper daily strips (Universal Press Syndicate) 2009.03.04 - 2009.04.04
Miscellaneous
1.04
21 strips on various pages
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Concluding: The Way It Began...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jim Keefe
Jim Keefe
Jim Keefe
Zimm Graphix
?
Subject Matter
science fiction
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon; Dale Arden; Dr. Hans Zarkov; King Barin; Ming The Merciless; Barin's guards; Ming's operative
A short recap of how Flash and friends arrived at King Barin's palace, followed by an explosion. Allegations of theft against Flash and friends follow, they are arrested, but escape.
Reprinting
from Flash Gordon newspaper Sunday strip (King Features Syndicate) 2009
Miscellaneous
1
8 strips.
Several strips carry the credits "Keefe; Bilter" or "Keefe; McMurray", but no indication of what the credits are for.
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A Walk Down Saginaw

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ted Valley
? (photo)
? (photo)
? (photo)
typeset
Subject Matter
Ted describes various business renovations along Saginaw Street, as signs of a renewal in downtown Flint, MI.
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1.5
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North West Flint's Finest Printer

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
? (photo)
? (photo)
? (photo)
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Instant Copy Center
Christina Fields; Tara Gaines
Ad for copy center.
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0.25
Not quite the same ad as in later issues, and this one is in color.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Zimm Graphix
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Vision Solutions
Ad for printing company.
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0.25
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Levi Krause
Levi Krause
Levi Krause
Zimm Graphix
Levi Krause
Subject Matter
humorous, science fiction
Baujahr!
Baujahr; Jeff; Pickles; The Plate; Levi Krause
So, What Do You Think?
Jeff and Baujahr are having a nonsense discussion and when Jeff goes home, Baujahr explodes The Plate with a lit cigarette.
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Includes a short bio of creator Levi Krause.
Strips are 1-6 of story.
These strips are published approximately simultaneously at http://dontaskcomics.blogspot.com/.
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Editorial Cartoons

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jeff Koterba; Rick McKee; Kirk Walters
Jeff Koterba; Rick McKee; Kirk Walters
Jeff Koterba; Rick McKee; Kirk Walters
Jeff Koterba; Rick McKee; Kirk Walters
Subject Matter
opinion, political
Barack Obama
Barack Obama changes his "Hope" message slightly, problems with loans and business executives, and Congress is found incompetent.
Reprinting
from Toledo Blade (2009); from Augusta Chronicle (2009); from Omaha World Herald (2009)
Miscellaneous
0.5
5 cartoons, with 3 by Kirk
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Incomplete Drop Off List

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
A partial list of locations where you can find this newspaper.
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Miscellaneous
0.38
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Galaxy Comics
Ad for comics shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
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Flint Comix Entertainment Guide

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Flint Comix Entertainment Guide
List of local events for May, June and July 2009.
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Miscellaneous
0.88
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Sippin' Lizzard

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
The Flint Folk Music Society
Sippin' Lizzard
Ad for concerts.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
Art is signed but cannot read signature; may be "Bryan."
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Fool For The City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Randy Zimmerman
Chris Theisen
Chris Theisen
?
Subject Matter
superhero
The Fool
The Fool; Officer Cole Beckner; Officer Athena Atkins; Harvey; Blood Lords (gang); War Dragons (gang); officer John ? (dies)
Athena Atkins relates her experience meeting the Fool and how he stopped a gang shooting spree that claimed her partner.
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Miscellaneous
2.5
Part 1 of 3.
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Home of The Baker's Dozen!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Randy Zimmerman (signed)
Randy Zimmerman (signed)
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Donna's Donuts
Ad for donut shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.25
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Read More Comics!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Comic Collectables
Ad for comics shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.25
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Catching Life One Frame At A Time

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
JL Photo Co.
Ad for photographer, specializing in youth sports.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
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2009 Theatre In Our Parks

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Genesee County Parks
Ad for play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", presented at various county parks.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
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New Comics Every Wednesday!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Comic Relief
Ad for comics shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
East End Books & Music
Ad for book store.
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Miscellaneous
0.04
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
? (photo)
? (photo)
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Ram Studios
Ad for sign, tee-shirt and automobile graphics shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.04
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Get Your Artwork Created Locally!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Inkmachine Productions
Ad for custom art design shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.04
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Paul's Pipe & Tobacco Shop
Ad for tobacco shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.04
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Juggernaut Graphics & Screen Printing
Ad for screen printing shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.04
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Wyatt Earp Records
Ad for record shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.04
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Randy Zimmerman (signed)
Randy Zimmerman (signed)
Zimm Graphix
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Zimm Graphix
Randy Zimmerman
Ad for art design shop.
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Miscellaneous
0.13
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Help Wanted

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Zimm Graphix
typeset
Subject Matter
Flint Comix
House ad for sales and cartoonist help.
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Miscellaneous
0.25
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Next Issue

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Randy Zimmerman
Randy Zimmerman
Zimm Graphix
typeset
Subject Matter
Flint Comix
Miss Chevious
House ad for next issue, listing some of the articles to come.
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Miscellaneous
0.25
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A Great Value Every Day!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
Zimm Graphix
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Little Caesars
Little Caesar
Ad for pizza.
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Miscellaneous
0.25
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Silly Name, GREAT Ice Cream!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Randy Zimmerman (signed)
Randy Zimmerman (signed)
Zimm Graphix
typeset
?
Subject Matter
Feather N' Fin
Ad for ice cream parlor.
Reprinting
 
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