Longshot Comics (1996 Slave Labor) comic books 1995-1997
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Issue #1
Published Jan 1996 by Slave Labor.$8.00
The Long and Unlearned Life of Roland Gethers. An epic tale of life at the height of the British Empire, as represented by the 89-year lifespan of Roland Gethers. All characters are drawn in long shot, so that they appear as tiny black dots in the distance. The entire epic is portrayed in this fashion, in rows of little square panels – 3840 panels, to be precise. A triumph of compressed comics. Story and art by Shane Simmons. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
Published Feb 1996 by Slave Labor.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
The Failed Promise of Bradley Gethers. A sequel to the first issue of Longshot, following the son of Roland Gethers through 73 years and the fall of the British Empire. All characters are drawn in long shot, so that they appear as tiny black dots in the distance. The entire epic is portrayed in this fashion, with love, tragedy and intrigue acted out by tiny dots. A triumph of compressed comics. Story and art by Shane Simmons. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Black and white. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.
