Many of these items (but not all) are available for trade; those items have
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Online catalog special #1:
- Order Watusi’s Baker’s Dozen! That’s Watusi the Talking Dog issues #1-#13 (over 200 pages of all-ages jam comic fun) for the price of 12 ($12.00) ... and that includes postage, too! (That Watusi is sure one generous dog!)
Online catalog special #2:
- Order the Invasion of the Space Amazons from the Purple Planet complete set (issues #1-5) for $10.00 + postage (save $1.25) and get The Legend of the Wailing Woods
storybook for FREE (an additional $2.00 value)!
Online catalog special #3:
- Order The Guy with a Hammer! complete set (issues #1-#14, Giant Size
#1, Special #1, and Pantheon Comics #15,166 ... that's 276 pages!) for
only $10.00 + postage (save $4.00!) and get the free 20th anniversary broadsheet, too!
Online catalog special #4:
- Order a sampling of drawn stories by Dale; a random collection including out of print items, postcards, holiday pieces, and other comic ephemera ... it's just $5.00 postpaid!
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This is Dale's most active project in quite some time. After years of producing comics targeted at a more adult readership, he set out to make simple comics for all ages ... and Watusi is the happy result! Each issue contains one-page stories by Dale and a variety of talented and clever artists; for a complete list of these creators and a peek at the current issue, check out the Watusi page.
Watusi the Talking Dog #1 (October 2002)
- Featuring comics by B. Winter, Mike Goetz, Mike Leuszler and others, along with an overview of the genesis of this project; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #2 (February 2003)
- Featuring comics by Larned Justin, Tom Cherry, Dan Lauer and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #3 (March 2003)
- Featuring comics by Mike Hall, Matt Corrigan, Tim Corrigan and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #4 (August 2003)
- Featuring comics from the 2003 SPACE show by Steve Peters, Matt Dembicki, Ray Tomczak and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #5 (September 2003)
- Featuring comics by Steve Skeates, Brien Wayne Powell, Rick Bradford and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #6 (October 2003)
- Featuring part one of “The Great Treasure Hunt”, a failed 24-hour comic project, along with jam comics by Hector Casanova, Travis Fox, Jack Bertram and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #7 (October 2003)
- Featuring part two of “The Great Treasure Hunt”, along with jam comics by students from one of Dale’s cartooning workshops; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #8 (October 2003)
- Featuring the conclusion of “The Great Treasure Hunt”, along with jam comics by Pam Bliss, Michael R. Neno, and Larned Justin; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #9 (February 2004)
- Featuring comics by Rusty Mathis, Billy McKay, Johnny Gonzalez and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #10 (March 2004)
- Featuring comics by Steve Peters and students from his cartooning workshops (among others); 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #11 (March 2004)
- The first of two issues completed with young cartoonists at the Lawrence Public Library as part of a spring break program; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #12 (March 2004)
- The second of two issues completed with young cartoonists at the Lawrence Public Library as part of a spring break program; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #13 (April 2004)
- A change from the regular routine: in a double-blind experiment, cartoonist Drew Boynton finished the same strips Dale did in issue #9, with very different results; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #14 (September 2004)
- Another change of pace issue; it features an issue-long jam comic with B. Winter, guest-starring his own funny animal character, Izzy the Mouse; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #15 (October 2004)
- Watusi’s first theme issue, featuring Halloween comics by Jimmy Gownley, Brian Payne, Larry Blake, Sean Bieri, Matt Feazell and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #16 (April 2005)
- Part one of the two-part “Space Vortex” storyline, spun around the contributions of cartoonists at SPACE 2004. Features comics by Michael Carroll, Nate Corrigan, Jeffery Manley, Jerry Smith and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #17 (April 2005)
- The conclusion of the two-part “Space Vortex” storyline, spun around the contributions of cartoonists at SPACE 2004. Features comics by Pam Bliss, Matt Feazell, Tom Cherry, Millard Draudt and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #18 (June 2005)
- It’s fun in the sun with comics by Mark Morehouse, Zac Crockett, Angela Curtis, Matthew Corrigan and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #19 (September 2005)
- Introducing W-Tusi25 - the talking dog of the future - in a 5-page mini-epic, along with jam comics by Kel Crum, Nate Corrigan, Billy McKay, Tom Cherry and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #20 (October 2005)
- Watusi’s second annual Halloween issue, featuring scary/funny comics by Keith O'Brien, Larned Justin, Nino, Brien Wayne Powell and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Watusi the Talking Dog #21 (May 2007)
- Watusi’s back - after much too long of a delay - in this collection of jam strips by talented cartoonists like Tom Cherry, Larned Justin, Larry Blake, Matt Corrigan, Nate Corrigan, Mark Plaid and others; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
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Larry’s Kitchen
This title is an outgrowth of Dale’s long-running zine from APA-5; his one-person anthology series is now made available to readers outside of the group. A mixture of short comics, superhero adventure and comic reviews, each issue is bound to have something for every reader to enjoy!
Larry’s Kitchen #78 (Sept. 2006)
- Recaps some of the characters and events from the APA-5 run of the title, and kicks off the new format with a 6-page Rocket Rockne adventure. Includes a letter section and a one-page “cover” of a Jerry Smith comic; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
Larry’s Kitchen #79 (Jan. 2007)
- Features a 7-page Rocket Rockne adventure, a poetic silent piece (“A Garden of Umbrellas”), letters, reviews, and a goofy 1-pager to round out the package. This issue’s cover inked by Michael Munshaw; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
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Smeary Soapbox Press-ents ...
This sporadically published title is Dale's first ongoing venture in the common currency of small press ... the 8-page mini! Containing a mix of new stories and reworked older material, it's a chance to have some light-hearted low-tech fun!
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #1 (August 2002)
- Featuring the amazing origin and first appearance of the Human Spring; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #2 (July 2003)
- “The Peerless Plan of Professor Preparedness!” in which the Human Spring inadvertently crosses paths with a devious criminal mastermind; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #3 (July 2004)
- “The Perfect Plan to Defeat the Human Spring!” in which Professor Preparedness puts in motion the dastardly plan described in the title; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #4 (September 2004)
- "The Dream of Foof", a silent comic featuring the shape-changing hero of the planet Ofthesamename; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #5 (October 2004)
- Reprinting 1987's "A Halloween Treat With Giant Jack" (newly relettered!), which introduced the giant pumpkin with an equally large sweet tooth; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #6 (October 2004)
- Reprinting 1988's "The Spooks Convene" (newly relettered!), a peek into the annual gathering of Jack and his Halloween pals; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #7 (December 2004)
- An all-new holiday offering, showcasing an all-new character in "The Sad-But-True Origin of the Robot Reindeer!"; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
Smeary Soapbox Press-ents #8 (September 2005)
- “Melee in Melvinville!” features the Human Spring's reaction to his first meeting with Brien Wayne Powell's Magnet Man! Action-packed fun; 8 page mini for $.35 or comparable trade.
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“Continuity and Vine” collections
Dale started this comic strip in the spring of 2001 for Lawrence’s short-lived alternative weekly, The Tornado. He kept at it for a solid couple of years, but has set it aside for the time being to pursue other projects. These books collect some of the best of those strips (including many not posted on the archive), along with other material unique to these collections.
I’ll Come Up With a Title Later (October 2001)-
The first “Continuity and Vine” collection is a good general sampler, from before the events of September 11, 2001 and after turned the strip in a darker direction. 24 pages, 8.5 x 7” ; $3.50.
Days of Wine and Anthrax (October 2002)-
The second “Continuity and Vine” collection, documenting the year following September 11. 24 pages, 8.5 x 7” ; $3.50.
The Cliche Squad Strikes Back (April 2003)-
The third “Continuity and Vine” collection features political satire disguised as slam-bang superhero action! 24 pages, 8.5 x 7” ; $3.50.
Postcards-
Four popular “Continuity and Vine” cartoons are available as high-quality printed postcards; set of 4/$2.00.
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This title, written by Wendy Griswold, was the focus of most of Dale's artistic output from 1996-1999. In this ongoing feminist science fiction adventure in comic
form join S'san and Shallod, two travelers from a planet populated entirely
by women, as they travel across our earth, contrasting this world's culture
with their experiences on the purple planet that they call home. Their
mission: investigate this planet which is so similar to their own planet's
past . . . and determine the fate of the lost traveler who went before
them, Jahnae (the 1970's space amazon)! While some parts of the story may
be rather complex, this is a comic which can be shared by all ages.
Invasion of the Space Amazons from the Purple Planet #1 (May 1997)
- Introduces the lead characters, and gives background information on
the purple planet through an encyclopedia section. Also featuring
Reeta, Radical Feminist for Hire; 36 page standard b&w comic w/
2-color covers for $2.25.
Invasion of the Space Amazons from the Purple Planet #2 (Fall 1997)
- A shocking discovery (which won't be spoiled here, before you
have a chance to read it)! Also features "Dimar's Story" - a tale from
the purple planet's past and Reeta, Radical Feminist for Hire; 36 page
standard b&w comic w/ 2-color covers for $2.25.
Invasion of the Space Amazons from the Purple Planet #3 (Winter 1997/98)
- S'san and Shallod rescue children and solve problems. Also features
Reeta, Radical Feminist for Hire, puzzles, "Visiting the Moon
Kitties", and a story of Jahnae set in the 1970's; 36 page standard
b&w comic w/ 2-color covers for $2.25.
Invasion of the Space Amazons from the Purple Planet #4 (Summer 1998)
- S'san and Shallod's missions continue in the first tale, while S'san
relates the saga of the great Kaa'alan explorer Erinys in the second.
Also features Reeta, Radical Feminist for Hire and our first paper
dolls; 36 page standard b&w comic w/ colored stock covers for $2.25.
Invasion of the Space Amazons from the Purple Planet #5 (Winter 1998/99)
- The first storyline reaches its conclusion as S'san and Shallod have
their confrontation over the future of the Earth! Also features a
Jahnae story set in the 1970's, a new puzzle, 2 more paper dolls, and
Reeta, Radical Feminist for Hire; 36 page standard b&w comic w/
colored stock covers for $2.25.
The Legend of the Wailing Woods (Fall 1997)
- This is the story of an heroic woman murdered for protecting the animals she loves . . . and also the story of a bad, bad girl causing trouble;
available in two formats:
as a 16 page 8.5 x 7 storybook for $2.00
or as 12-pack of 16 page minicomics (great for trick-or-treats!) for $4.00 / set.
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This is Dale's very first original comic book! From 1982 (seen at left) through 1989 (at right) he produced this silly satiric super-hero strip, starting when he was in junior high school and continuing (sporadically) through his college years. While not always his best work (the early issues even include the kind of gratuitous foul language you might associate with teenage creativity), there are some bright spots to the series, and he keeps these available to show how easy – and fun! – it can be to get started making your own comics. In the early '90's he reformatted them all, adding some new material and correcting old spelling errors, as well as adding a few new issues. He recommends #5, #9, the Giant Size, and the Pantheon Comics crossover if you want to get a good sampling. Here's the whole collection (at least until the next time he decides to stop not working on it) ...
The Guy with a Hammer! #1 (August 1982; revised August 1992)
- Here’s where it all began - the first origin story, in which our hero gets his powers
and a hammer; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #2 (May 1985; revised September 1992)
- "The Mystery of Circumference Lake" and an Old Guy back-up story; 16
page digest for $.80 or comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #3 (June 1985; revised October 1992)
- TGWAH! vs. Globbe, the evil that oozes; 16 page digest for $.80 or
comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #4 (October 1985; revised November 1992)
- TGWAH! vs. The Raisins of Wrath; 16 page digest for $.80 or comparable
trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #5 (March 1986; revised December 1992)
- The first appearance of Foof! and a new TGWAH! origin; 16 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #6 (July 1986; revised January 1993)
- Enemies galore: Captain Corrupt! Doctor Deceased! Onain Force!; 16
page digest for $.80 or comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #7 (August 1986; revised February 1993)
- TGWAH! vs. the Evil Plague Master; 16 page digest for $.80 or
comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #8 (January 1987; revised April 1993)
- TGWAH! vs. the Evil Plague Master and Death itself!; 16 page digest
for $.80 or comparable trade.
Pantheon Comics #15,166 (May 1993)
- Reprinting 1987's issue #15,128 guest starring TGWAH!, he must rescue the Greek Gods from the Land of
the Dead; 20 page digest for $1.00 or comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #9 (May 1987; revised June 1993)
- TGWAH! vs. Onain Force and a bunch of evil plants; 16 page digest for
$.80 or comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #10 (March 1988; revised August 1993)
- In which TGWAH! gets the key to the city and a new headquarters; 16
page digest for $.80 or comparable trade.
The Giant Size Guy with a Hammer! #1 (December 1988; revised October 1993)
- Continued from #10: Daily strips, Bad Joke Funnies, Doctor Deceased,
Raisins of Wrath - this one has it all! Contains over 20 pages not in
the 1988 edition; 52 page digest for $2.75.
The Guy with a Hammer! #11 (July 1989; revised December 1993)
- Foof returns!; 8 page digest for $.40 or comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #12 (January 1993)
- Guest starring Foof, TGWAH! dies; 8 page digest for $.40 or comparable
trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #13 (February 1993)
- TGWAH! falls to his death; 12 page digest for $.60 or comparable
trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! #14 (March 1993)
- The Old Guy returns and TGWAH! dies; 12 page digest for $.60 or
comparable trade.
The Guy with a Hammer! Special #1 (Summer 1994)
- A 3-D comic; 4 page digest for $.25 or comparable trade.
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Shorts and stand-alone comics
Over the years, Dale has produced a number of comics that fell outside of his ongoing series. Here are a few of them that are still in print ...
Slum Tales (December 1987) - Dale still has a few copies of this one around; true-life and fiction stories set in the student slums of K.U. Features an original poem by Mysterious Skin author Scott Heim (how's that for shameless name dropping!); 24 page digest in sleeve for $1.75.
Three Wise Men (December 2000)-
This Christmas comic – Dale's first religious holiday piece – features his favorite part of the story of Jesus’ birth. 8 page digest on parchment stock for $1.00.
Five Golden Rings (December 1996) -
This short story doubles as a holiday card, with a space for your personal message; 4 page digest in mailing envelope for $1.00.
APA-5 All-Comic Spectacular #1 (July 2000)
- There’s an all-new 6-page Emmett Elder western ("The Near-Miss Kid”; Dale's first attempt in that genre!) in this anthology published collectively by the members of APA-5. It also features some entertaining stories by Dennis Harrell, B. Winter, Drew Boynton, Mike Leuszler, and Larned Justin, all wrapped up in a cover by Mike Munshaw! 40 page digest (with a bonus hand-colored logo!) for $2.50.
APA-5 All-Comic Spectacular #2 (August 2001)
- There’s another new 6-page Emmett Elder saga (“The Stratosphere Flight of ‘37” – a pulp-style adventure) in this anthology published collectively by the members of APA-5. It features stories and art by Drew Boynton, Rob Childers, Tom Davidson, Crson Demmans, Dennis Harrell, Larned Justin, Dan Lauer, Clifford Mathis, Mike Munshaw, Phil O’Melia, Blake Robers, Christine Vitto, and B. Winter. What a roster!! 64 page digest for $4.00.
APA-5 All-Comic Spectacular #3 (October 2003)-
Featuring stories and art by Drew Boynton, B. Winter, Steve Willhite, Phil O'Melia, Clifford Mathis, and Dale Martin. 24 page digest for $2.00.
APA-5 All-Comic Spectacular #4 (January 2005)-
The latest APA-5 anthology! An issue-length Deadline adventure by Larned Justin, Carson Demmans, Drew Boynton, and others! All wrapped up in a gorgeous wraparound cover by Dan Lauer! 32 page digest for $2.00 well spent!
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Ordering information
To order, just write down (or print out) the items you want, total their
prices and add 20% for postage (all items mailed first class; for orders
under $1.50, please enclose one $.39 stamp instead). If paying by check or
money order, please make payable to Dale Martin and mail your order and
payment to:
Dale Martin / GrizMart Productions
P.O. Box 442612
Lawrence, Kans. 66044-8941.
You may also order Dale's comics online via payment to his PayPal account (grizmart@juno.com) – please include a list of items ordered with the payment or in a separate e-mail.
Dale tries to keep this catalog current as new titles are added, old
titles go out of print, etc.; drop him an e-mail
(grizmart@juno.com) if you have specific questions.
Thank you for your interest; any comments on this catalog
(or the comics themselves) are very much welcome to either the e-mail
or P.O. Box addresses. Dale loves to hear your fan mail or constructive criticism!
All material, unless otherwise noted, ©2001-2007 by Dale Martin. Rev 6/07
Contact: grizmart@juno.com
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