Box Office Poison (1996 Antarctic Press) comic books
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Issue #0
Published May 1997 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Story, art and cover by Alex Robinson. Alex Robinsons Box Office Poison was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed indy comics to come out of Antarctic Press. This special collects various Box Office Poison mini-comics Robinson created during the original series run. The Bohemian Girl; Boiling Frog; Ed the Ink Stud; Ballad of Jane and Stephen. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #1
Published Oct 1996 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Surrender Dorothy or Bang Zoom. Story, art and cover by Alex Robinson. Alex Robinsons saga featuring the slice-of-life adventures of a group of friends was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed indy comics to come out of Antarctic Press. The debut issue introduces Sherman, a beleaguered bookstore clerk in New York City, and some of the people in his life. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #2
Published Dec 1996 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Horrible As Are The Dead, script and art by Alex Robinson; Ed learns about Irving's past and Sherman and Dorothy become closer. Untitled Silko's Raiders story, script by Larry Vivron, art by Alex Robinson; Silko is mistaken for a princess and kidnapped. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #3
Published Feb 1997 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Secret Of The Nightstalker; Ed and Sherman discuss their lives. Peep Show; Sherman and Dorothy have a quiet night. Verbal Intercourse; Stephen and Jane make whoopee. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #4
Published Mar 1997 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Come On Knock On Our Door; the rent is two days late. Ed Quixote; Ed tries to persuade Irving to sue a comic company for his character. Not Guilty; Dorothy gives her reasons for leaving her former room. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #5
Published Jul 1997 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. A Life In A Day, scripts and art by Alex Robinson; how Irving Flavor was ripped off by Zoom Comics. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #6
Published Aug 1997 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth; Stephen's childhood career is revealed. Life In Exile After Abdication; How Iriving Flavor started back in comics. Art Of Friction; a day at the bookshop for Sherman. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #7
Published Nov 1997 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Jane's High School Reunion; if Jane could advise her teenage self. Ed's Bantha; Ed's love life is under discussion. Gromit; Dorothy's dog falls ill. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #8
Published Feb 1997 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Bela; a slice of life tale. Her House; the joys of a shared household. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #9
Published May 1998 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Bumbles Bounce; a night of skating. In Which TV Show Would You Live? article in which the Box Office Poison cast answers the question. Back cover illustration is an homage to the Magical Mystery Tour poster. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #10
Published Jul 1998 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Shrewd; Irving tries to sort out his differences with Zoom Comics, and Ed is compromised. Apology; Dorothy and Sherman make up. Ten Things You Must Know About Theodore Roosevelt-- Professor History's History Minute. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #11
Published Oct 1998 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. Irving's Christmas. Marl & Cookie's Christmas; Marl & Cookie need somewhere to stay. Sherman & Dorothy's Christmas; presents are given. Ed's Christmas; Ed and his family have Christmas. Jane & Stephen's Christmas; Stephen is a guest at Jane's family Christmas. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #12
Published Dec 1998 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Last $2.95 cover price. Cover art by Alex Robinson. A Rock In A Pond; the Pressure on Zoom Comics increases. Splinter; the partnership splits. House Of Tweed; Mrs. Tweed's heir delivers bad news. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #13
Published Feb 1999 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
First $2.99 cover price. Cover art by Alex Robinson. Stage one: Opening Gambit; the pressure for justice for Irving steps up. In The Company Of Guys; secrets are revealed in a guys night out. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #14
Published Jun 1999 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. The End; Stephen & Jane find a new house. Grudge; Ed shows his samples at a convention. Working Class Hero; Ed redesigns Irving's new characters. Love Is Here To Stay; Dorothy and Sherman go apartment hunting. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #15
Published Aug 1999 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Cover art by Alex Robinson. !; Sherman is stunned that Dorothy expects them to live together. Another Satellite; Sherman has a new boss. Return Of The Daddy; Sherman remembers why his father is so irritating. Scripts and art by Alex Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #16
Published Nov 1999 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Farewell. Story, art and cover by Alex Robinson. Alex Robinsons saga featuring the slice-of-life adventures of a group of friends was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed indy comics to come out of Antarctic Press. Sherman, Jane, and Stephen throw one last big party before they have to move out, and everyone contemplates what their new living arrangements will mean. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #17
Published Feb 2000 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Story, art and cover by Alex Robinson. Alex Robinsons saga featuring the slice-of-life adventures of a group of friends was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed indy comics to come out of Antarctic Press. As the big party winds down, Sherman learns that Caprice lives up to her name; Also, a backup one-pager that shows what the cast members would look like if they were the opposite gender. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #18
Published Apr 2000 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
$2.50
Stories and Art by Alex Robinson. The storyline builds to its long-awaited finale as Ed, Sherman and company attend GraNo-Sequon, the world's greatest comic book convention! Mr. Flavor is there to receive his lifetime achievement award, while Sherman is haunted by guilt -- does his girlfriend Dorothy know about his little dalliance with Caprice last issue? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #19
Published Jun 2000 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
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Stories, Art and Cover by Alex Robinson. Sherman faces a big decision: tell his girlfriend that he kissed another girl behind her back, or go to the grave carrying his guilty secret. His decision will no doubt be debated for days to come. Meanwhile, Ed finally goes on his big date with Hildy, and what better place to impress a lady than GraNo-Sequon, the east coast's largest comic book convention? You will gasp in awe as you witness Ed's finesse with ladies of the fairer sex -- and probably learn a few things along the way. Plus, we learn a secret from each of the world-famous BOP cast! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #20
Published Aug 2000 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
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Stories, Art and Cover by Alex Robinson. At last! The thrilling conclusion to Irving Flavor's battle for Nightstalker, the super-hero he created 50 years ago! You'll be shocked when you see which character makes a surprise reappearance! Plus, Sherman tells Ed about the big confrontation with Dorothy last issue, completing his really bad day. Collectors will also notice that this penultimate issue also features guest appearances by Tony Consiglio, John Kerschbaum and John Kovalic. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.
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Issue #21
Published Oct 2000 by Antarctic Press.$2.50
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Stories, Art and Cover by Alex Robinson. Final issue! Because you demanded it: the last issue of Box Office Poison! The comic book lauded by everyone from Wizard to The Comics Journal closes its covers forever. Take a look into the not-too-distant future and discover the fates of Sherman, Ed, Jane and the rest of the characters -- who gets married, who breaks up, who lives, who dies?! As an extra-special sendoff, some of alternative comics' brightest stars will contribute their visions of the universally beloved BOP cast! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.
