Snelson Comedy Is Dying (2021 Ahoy Comics) comic books
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Issue #1A
Published Aug 2021 by Ahoy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Paul Constant. Art and Cover by Fred Harper. In the 1990s, 'edgy' standup comic Melville Snelson had it all - but twenty-five years later, his jokes come off as tired and offensive. Desperate for a comeback, Snelson sets out on tour with a group of young, socially conscious comedians. Can a '90s has-been hit the big time, or is Snelson about to be canceled for good? A hilarious, definitely adult contemporary satire that mocks the dying breaths of white male entitlement, from the writer of AHOY's Planet of the Nerds. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.
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Issue #1B
Published Aug 2021 by Ahoy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Paul Constant. Art by Fred Harper. Cover by Peter Bagge. In the 1990s, 'edgy' standup comic MELVILLE SNELSON had it all-but twenty-five years later, his jokes come off as tired and offensive. Desperate for a comeback, Snelson sets out on tour with a group of young, socially conscious comedians. Can a '90s has-been hit the big time, or is Snelson about to be cancelled for good? A hilarious, definitely adult contemporary satire that mocks the dying breaths of white male entitlement, from the writer of AHOY's PLANET OF THE NERDS. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.
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Issue #2A
Published Sep 2021 by Ahoy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Paul Constant. Art and Cover by Fred Harper. Snelson's standup comedy is two decades past its sell-by date, and hecklers now outnumber fans. His interpretation of this rejection-as 'cancellation' for being edgy-propels Snelson to the fringes of alt-right podcasting. All AHOY titles include bonus illustrated prose stories. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.
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Issue #2B
Published Sep 2021 by Ahoy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Paul Constant. Art by Fred Harper. Cover by Sergio Aragones. Snelson's standup comedy is two decades past its sell-by date, and hecklers now outnumber fans. His interpretation of this rejection-as 'cancellation' for being edgy-propels Snelson to the fringes of alt-right podcasting. All AHOY titles include bonus illustrated prose stories. Issue 1 features a variant cover by MAD legend Sergio Aragones. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.
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Issue #3
Published Oct 2021 by Ahoy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Paul Constant. Art and Cover by Fred Harper. This sharp, satirical look at faded hipsters, fringe media, and false cries of 'cancel culture' continues. Faintly famous comedian Melville Snelson braves the blindingly pristine office of his intimidating book editor - with zero writing to show for his high-dollar advance. Plus, prose fiction, illustrated! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.
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Issue #4
Published Nov 2021 by Ahoy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Paul Constant. Art and Cover by Fred Harper. Cue up the laugh track! Comedian Melville Snelson doesn't know how many oxycontins he took. (Laughter) His shows are bombing. (Laughter) His website is attracting trolls who threaten violence. (Laughter) A comic he identifies with just committed suicide. (Laughter, applause) Time for a near-death experience with the possibility of a fatal encore. (Crickets) 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.
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Issue #5
Published Dec 2021 by Ahoy Comics.$2.50
$2.50
Written by Paul Constant. Art and Cover by Fred Harper. Last issue, a.k.a. the punchline! Comedian Melville Snelson's career-restoring flirtation with the online alt-right descends into crisis when he learns that his newest, loudest, and most loyal fans can also be described as 'angry' and 'gun-toting.' Plus: AHOY-style prose & pix. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.
