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Issue: Notes from a Defeatist #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2003
 
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Publisher: FlagFantagraphics
Indicia Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 220
ISBN: 1560975105
UPC/EAN: 978156097510651995
Price: $31.95 CAD
$19.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 76 (56 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: Reprints Sacco's late eighties/early nineties work but does not include the contents of Yahoo #6 which was written by Susan Catherine.

1st printing: January 2003.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: black & white
Dimensions: 10.75" x 9.25" (27.3 cm x 23.4 cm)
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Binding: trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

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[untitled]

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Title page; title and publisher page; indicia page with reprint info and publishing credits; table of contents page
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Notes from a Defeatist: Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Single page introduction plus a page with a Joe Sacco drawing
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Part One: Cartoon Genius

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Joe Sacco
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2
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Cartoon Genius

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Stan
Sacco mocks the self-righteousness of the starving artist in this depiction of his struggle to make a living as an artist.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #1 published October 1988
was Cartoon Genius [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Dated November-December 1987
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Part Two: Eight Characters

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
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The Arnold Homecastle Story

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Arnold Homecastle
The story of a Marxist accountant who one day decides to do his part for the revolution by abusing his office beverage privileges.
Reprinting
FlagCentrifugal Bumble-Puppy #1 published September 1987
was The Arnold Homecastle Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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2
Dated January 1987
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Oliver Limpdingle's Search for Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Oliver Limpdingle; Oliver's Date; 'Bruiser' Beefbruno
Reprinting
FlagWeirdo #23 published January 1988
was Oliver Limpdingle's Search For Love [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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2
Dated March 1987
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The Man Who Wanted to Change the World

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Zachary Mindbiscuit
Zachary Mindbiscuit; Moppy
Zachary publicly imposes a hunger strike on his cat in order to protest a nuclear power plant.
Reprinting
FlagPrime Cuts #5 published November 1987
was The Man Who Wanted to Change the World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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4
Dated April 1987
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A Successful First Day on the Job

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Johnny Sentence
Johnny Sentence; Mr. Bigwhipple; Blonde Coworker; Boyfriend from Accounts Payable
Reprinting
FlagSpotlight on the Genius That Is Joe Sacco #[nn] published February 1994
 
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4
Dated April 1987
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Edwin Smallcabbage's White Collar Incursion

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Edwin Smallcabbage; Mr. Stompsit; William; Chairman of the Board; Ms. Smidlint
Reprinting
FlagSuburban High Life #3 published October 1987
was Edwin Smallcabbage's White Collar Incursion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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4
Dated May-July 1987
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Portrait of an Artist as a Young Alessio Easelsmear

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Alessio Easelsmear; Alessio's Admirer; Mrs. Bottomlessquidnumb; Zeno
A send-up of bohemian affectation in this story of a painter who leeches off a wealthy woman thirty years older than him.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #1 published October 1988
was Portrait of an Artist as a Young Alessio Easelsmear [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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5
Dated May-July 1987
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Stanton K. Pragmatron - Part of a New Breed

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Stanton K. Pragmatron; Jed; Department Boss; Mr. Sweetthistles
A send-up of bare-knuckled capitalism as the title character does anything he can to get to the top.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #1 published October 1988
was Stanton K. Pragmatron - Part of a New Breed [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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5
Dated September 1987
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Mr. Nit – A Very Rich Person

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mr. Nit; Philatelist; Perforation Expert; Mr. Smoft
Mr. Nit is a very rich person who collects people who collect stamps.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #3 published April 1990
was Mr. Nit – A Very Rich Person [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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1
Dated October 1986-March 1987
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge
Long after Time magazine had declared socialism dead
Mark Victorystooge dreams of a worker's paradise triumphing over the ruins of capitalism. However, he can't get laid.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) (?, 199?)
Miscellaneous
0.5
PDXS was a Portland alternative tabloid. Dated July 1992
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Smash the Bourgeoisie!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge; Cynthia; Stage Director
Mark takes the part of a hammer in a stage version of a Karl Marx book.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) ?, 199?
Miscellaneous
0.5
Dated July 1992
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge; Cynthia; Stage Director
Our story thus far: has M. V. found the sickle of his dreams?
Mark is in love with the actress he's doing the play with.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) (?, 199?)
Miscellaneous
0.5
Dated August 1992
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge; Cynthia
Our story thus far: M. V. is about to make his splash on stage!
Mark faints while on stage and later finds himself tied to the top of an automobile.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) (?, 199?)
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0.5
Dated August 1992
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge; Cynthia
Our story thus far: too complicated to explain!
Mark finds himself in Cynthia's apartment.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) (?, 199?)
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0.5
Dated October 1992
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge!
Mark Victorystooge; Cynthia
Our story thus far: just this side of brilliant!
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from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) (?, 199?)
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0.5
Dated November 1992
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge
Our story thus far: it wasn't Amway!
Mark is thrown down the stairs and tied to a chair by members of his own party.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) ?, 199?
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0.5
Dated November 1992
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge; Cynthia; Mark's Peer
Our story thus far: M. V. has learned the awful truth!
Mark denounces Cynthia because she is a Stalinist rather than a Trotskyite.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) (?, 199?)
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0.5
Dated December 1992
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Mark Victorystooge
Mark Victorystooge; Worker
Our story thus far: Cynthia is gone for good.
Mark wanders the streets in a complete emotional collapse, wearing his hammer costume from the stage play.
Reprinting
from PDXS (Jim Redden, 199? series) (?, 199?)
Miscellaneous
1
Dated December 1992
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Part Three: Social Studies

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Joe Sacco
Reprinting
 
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2
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Meat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Blonde Co-Worker; Dark Haired Co-Worker; Junior; Mother
A send-up of modern attitudes towards meat consumption.
Reprinting
from Neener-Ploy (?, 198? series) (?, 198?)
Miscellaneous
4
Neener-Ploy was a humor magazine thought up by Sacco's friend Tom Richards. Dated August 1988
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Edward L. Warren

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Edward L. Warren; Gerry
An honest portrait of Edward L. Warren, one of Sacco's college buddies.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #1 published October 1988
was Edward L. Warren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Dated December 1987-January 1988
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The Truth Hurtz- The Mid-70s

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography, humorous
Sacco comes clean with the embarrassing things he and others did during the mid-70s.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #1 published October 1988
was The Truth Hurtz- The Mid-70s [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated November 1986
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Part Four: In the Company of Long Hair

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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1
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I Gotta Right

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]; Hutch (sound engineer); Lurch
Joe tags along with the West Coast garage band "The Miracle Workers" during their European tour.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was I Gotta Right [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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5
Dated December 1988
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I Called the Doctor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography
The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
The band has a few shows cancelled because Gerry is sick.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was I Called the Doctor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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1
Dated December 1988
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Looking at You

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Hutch; Lurch; The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Robert Butler; Matt Rogers; Gene Trautmann]
The story details the band's customs hassles when going through several different European borders.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was Looking at You [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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1
Dated December 1988
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Untold Fables
The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
Come on. Let's just get to the club. There'll be food backstage.
Four very brief vignettes.
Reprinting
from ?
Miscellaneous
1
Dated January 1989
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Oh My and Boo Hoo

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Swiss Groupie; The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
Joe meets a Swiss groupie, but his flirtations don't get very far.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was Oh My and Boo Hoo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
4
Dated December 1988-January 1989
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Untold Fables...
Tony; The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
Let's go now on an empty stomach, while we're mean.
The band confronts their manager when their concert requirements aren't met.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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1
Dated January 1989
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Magic Slide

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Hutch; Lurch; The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
The band deals with tour routine and the logistical problems in playing a show while still being able to get enough rest before the next one.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was Magic Slide [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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2
Dated January 1989
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You've Got Your Head on Backwards

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]; Hutch; Lurch; Italian Fan
Joe and Gene try to stay polite with an Italian fan they don't feel like hanging around with.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was You've Got Your Head on Backwards [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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3
Dated January 1989
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”Robert, your bass playing was Einstein...”

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography
Untold Fables
Hutch; The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
A few brief depictions of band disagreements.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was ”Robert, your bass playing was Einstein...” [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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1
Dated January 1989
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No Fun to Hang Around

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
Matt angers most of the other band members when he takes the touring van for a band errand without telling anyone.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was No Fun to Hang Around [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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3
Dated January 1989
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Nothing More to Say

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography
The Miracle Workers [Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]
The guys muse about their current broke state of affairs.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was Nothing More to Say [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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1
Dated January 1989
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Slow Death

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
The Miracle Workers [Gerry Mohr; Matt Rogers; Robert Butler; Gene Trautmann]; Hutch
The band confronts Joe about his inability to score.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #2 published October 1989
was Slow Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
8
Dated February 1989
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Part Five: A Disgusting Experience

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Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
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1
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A Disgusting Experience

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Dad; Mum; Maryanne
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #3 published April 1990
was A Disgusting Experience [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
12
Dated October-December 1989
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Part Six: Voyage to the End of the Library

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Joe Sacco
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Voyage to the End of the Library

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Purchasing Committee Member; Commodore Dewey Decimal
Sacco gives his observations on the hazards of working for a public library.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #3 published April 1990
was Voyage to the End of the Library [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
9
Dated August-September 1989
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Part Seven: When Good Bombs Happen to Bad People

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
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1
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Sacco lays out the purpose for the following two stories, which is how conventional airpower affects civilians.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #4 published January 1991
was Introduction [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated September 1990
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When Good Bombs Happen to Bad People

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
war
An account of the British bombing of Germany from 1940-45 and the U.S. bombing of Japan and Libya from 1944-45 and 1986. Illustrations accompanied by quotes from politicians, military officials and the media are used.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #4 published January 1991
was When Good Bombs Happen to Bad People [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
9
The final page is a list of bibliographical sources. Dated September 1990
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Part Eight: More Women, More Children, More Quickly

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
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More Women, More Children, More Quickly

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
biography, war
Carmen M. Sacco; Mr. Sacco; Guza Sacco; Egizza Vidal; Uncle Censu; Mrs. Sacco; Gianna; Kuncett; Dun Guzepp; Karmni; Evelyn; Man on the road
Joe Sacco's grandmother recalls her life in Malta as it was attacked by Italian forces during World War II.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #4 published January 1991
was More Women, More Children, More Quickly [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
22
Dated February-August 1990
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Part Nine: How I Loved the War

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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3
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Wait!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Sacco compares the anxiety of the Gulf War media buildup to being stuck in an L.A. traffic jam.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Wait! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated May 1991
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The Human Spirit (Berlin '90)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Olga; Olga's Groupie; P; B; M
An anxious Sacco drinks heavily in a bar that he went to with his friends.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was The Human Spirit (Berlin '90) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
8
Dated March-April 1991
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Desert Sheep #1

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Walt
Joe talks to Walt about creating a T-shirt that satirizes the Gulf War.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Desert Sheep #1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated April 1991
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Palestinians and Other Problems

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
German Teacher; Ali; Mahmoud
Sacco chips his tooth when a case full of empty bottles falls on his head. He goes on to briefly touch on the Palestinian situation and a humorous incident that occurred in a class he was taking.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Palestinians and Other Problems [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Dated May-June 1991
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Notes from a Defeatist

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Sacco gives his feelings on the rationales given by officials in the run-up to the Gulf War.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Notes from a Defeatist [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Dated August 1991
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Save Us

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Joe's "open" long distance relationship makes him feel neurotic, while at the same time making his girlfriend feel "empowered."
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Save Us [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Dated July 1991
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Desert Sheep #2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Joe has doubts about the Gulf War inspired T-Shirt he's designing.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Desert Sheep #2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated July 1991
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Next Tuesday After Midnight

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Fulvio the Italian
Sacco plays poker the night before the Gulf War deadline as people's anxieties reach a fever pitch.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Next Tuesday After Midnight [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Dated July-August 1991
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War Junkie!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Sacco is glued to the Gulf War TV coverage, torn between self-righteousness and remembering the true meaning of the footage being broadcast.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was War Junkie! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Dated August 1991
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Much Better, Thank You!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Sacco's long distance relationship collapses.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Much Better, Thank You! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated August 1991
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Think Zinc

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Sacco is ebullient grooving to T. Rex's "Think Zinc," while his friends are subdued. Later on, they go to a club.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Think Zinc [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
3
Dated August 1991
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Hate is Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Ali
Sacco ponders the hatefulness of the Palestinians who were cheering the Iraqi scuds that were landing in Israel, and why that hatred exists.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Hate is Love [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Was I Right?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
With the war over, Sacco gives his feelings on the human cost of it.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Was I Right? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Dated August-September 1991
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Goodbye to All That

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Ali
Sacco contrasts his personal feelings with that of his friend Ali, whose personal tragedies include his family having to flee Palestine in 1948.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Goodbye to All That [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated September 1991
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Desert Sheep #3

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Walt
Sacco's Gulf War T-Shirts have sold out.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #5 published December 1991
was Desert Sheep #3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated September 1991
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Part Ten: Epilogue: On My Day Off

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
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3
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On My Day Off (Berlin '91)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
autobiography, biography
Rudi
After spending his whole summer working on Yahoo #5, Sacco is determined to enjoy his free time.
Reprinting
FlagDrawn & Quarterly #8 published April 1992
was On My Day Off (Berlin '91) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
7
Dated September-November 1991
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Notes from a Defeatist: Apocrypha

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
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2
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Apocrypha: Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Dated November 2002
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Industrial Revolution

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Joe Sacco informs the world that the Industrial Revolution did not take several decades to develop, but was a 'prank' developed over a single day.
Reprinting
FlagPrime Cuts #2 published March 1987
was Industrial Revolution [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
2
Dated May 1984
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The Empire and the Exploits of Col. Singo-Jingo, M.C., V.C., B.C.

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
Col. Singo-Jingo; Colonel Bruce Fitzwillynilly; Lt. Dandyo
A send-up of the colonial mindset, as a British colonel leads an expedition to put down a "Pathan" rebellion.
Reprinting
FlagSpotlight on the Genius That Is Joe Sacco #[nn] published February 1994
 
Miscellaneous
5
Dated August 1986
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The Buffoon's Tale

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
humorous
John; Gwin; Friar; Cooper's Daughter; The Cooper; Bishop; Young Tot
A Brueghel-inspired tale about a Cooper's daughter who avoids being burned at the stake when people in the village start defecating riches instead of stool.
Reprinting
FlagYahoo #1 published October 1988
was The Buffoon's Tale [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Dated late 1986-November 1987
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
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Promo for other Joe Sacco books.
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Part documentary travelogue, part satirical autobiography, part satire pure and simple...
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Back cover with promo copy and quotes from The Utne Reader and The New York Times. Includes a background image from one of the interior stories.

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