11/19/21 Update

NEW TITLE COMING TO GUERRILLA PUBLISHING!

Guerrilla Publishing has teamed up with Michigan’s own Three Y’s Men Media to become the new publishers of Motor City Mo. Motor City Mo created by Three Y’s Men Media made it’s Kickstarter debut in May 2018. In 2021, the first three issues of this title will be making it’s Guerrilla Publishing debut at C2E2 Dec 10-12, 2021. Want to know more about MCM:


How do you hurt the toughest guy in the world?

Maurice "Motor City Mo" Goldman has hit rock bottom. His glory days of being a top boxing prospect are behind him, now you'll most likely find him alone in his apartment throwing back whisky by the gallon or down at his favorite strip club, Clooney's. On occasion he earns money as an enforcer for Don Dozier (of Dollar Don's Discount Autowash--you've seen the commercials); breakin legs, crackin skulls, general intimidation, you know. But Mo can't take it anymore--his apartment, his choices, his life, any of it--he wants out. Only problem is, he can't die. And trust me, he's trying...

11/5/21 Update

C2E2 EXCLUSIVE

Happy Monday all,

Last week revealed the special guests that will be joining us for C2E2. With that today via our social media outlets, we announced a con exclusive. We will have the first ever full Mary & Spud comic created by Matthew Hansel (Underdog). This comic will be limited to 100 copies and will be $3 each. You can see the cover and information at https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBQE87JMrU/ Also make sure to follow Matthew Hansel on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matthewhansel/

11/5/21 Update

Guest Announcement 3

Today, we are excited to announce that Ralph’s creator Ashley Esper will be joining us on Sunday December 12, 2021 at C2E2. Ashley will be joining Matthew Skillern and Bill Halliar as the weekend’s special guests. We have more announcements and a video soon. Make sure to check our social media for up to date news.

Appearing all weekend:
Ben Miller (Judges, Kaneehsa, Guerrilla Publishing Co-Founder)
Julio A. Guerra (Deathbag, Pro Wrestling Tees/AEW, Guerrilla Publishing Co-Founder)
Lisa Jones (Tales from the Cryptic Closet 1 & 2 pin up artist)


Appearing Friday:
Matthew Skillern (The Comic, The Freaking Future, Tales from the Cryptic Closet 2 &3)

Appearing Saturday:
Bill Halliar (Creature Designer, Story board artist, Let’s Draw, Tales from the Cryptic Closet 1-3)
Appearing Sunday:
Ashley Esper (The Ralph’s, Tales from the Cryptic Closet 1-3, The Epic Misadventures of Deathbag)

SHOW EXCLUSIVES:
TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SUNDAY 11/8/21

11/3/21 Update

C2E2 GUEST NUMBER 2

C2E2 announcement week continues. Bill Halliar (Creature Designer, Creator of the “Let’s Draw” books, and artist for “Tales from the Cryptic Closet” series) will be joining us at this year’s C2E2. Bill joins Matthew Skillern, Ben Miller, Julio A. Guerra, and more in this star powered weekend. We have more guest announcements on Friday and all next week along with a promo video to hype up the biggest comic book weekend in Chicago. However, the fun doesn’t end there. We’ll make a C2E2 Exclusive item announcement and our first 2022 Con appearance next week.

11/1/21 Update

C2E2 Announcement Week!!!

We are excited to announce our next show will be at C2E2 in Chicago on December 10-12, 2021. During the week of November 1st we will be making some guest announcements and some show exclusive announcements as well. These will be post on here and our social media profiles as well.
C2E2 guest announcments:

Appearing all weekend:
Ben Miller (Judges, Kaneehsa, Guerrilla Publishing Co-Founder)
Julio A. Guerra (Deathbag, Pro Wrestling Tees/AEW, Guerrilla Publishing Co-Founder)
Lisa Jones (Tales from the Cryptic Closet 1&2 pin up artist)


Appearing Friday:
Matthew Skillern (The Comic, The Freaking Future, Tales from the Cryptic Closet 2 &3)

Appearing Saturday:
TO BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY 11/3/21
Appearing Sunday:
TO BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY 11/5/21

SHOW EXCLUSIVES:
TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SUNDAY 11/8/21



9-1-21 Update

The Ralphs Are Coming!!!

For the first time ever, Guerrilla Publishing will be collecting the first three issues of Ashely Esper’s The Ralphs. “Bones In The Attic '' will feature a brand new issue continuing the cliffhanger from Volume 2, plus bonus short stories from other titles they were featured in such as Tales from the Cryptic Closet and The Epic Misadventures of Deathbag. For fans of all eras of Warner Bros. cartoons ranging from the classic Looney Tunes to Animaniacs, The Ralphs are for you.

Mark your calendars for September 15, 2021 as The Ralphs head to Kickstarter. This campaign will feature digital and physical copies of the “Bones In The Attic” collection, stickers, digital coloring pages, commissions from Ralphs creator Ashley Esper, and more. To kick off launch day, Ashley Esper will be doing a week-long tour. Her appearance dates are as follows:
Wednesday September 15 Creative Comics Griffith, IN 
Friday and Saturday September 17 & 18 Monore Popfest Monroe, MI

Wednesday September 22 First Aid Comics Chicago, IL (Hyde Park Location)

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8-4-21 Update

Free Comic Book Day Update

Free Comic Book Day is August 14, 2021, and Guerrilla Publishing will have our first free comic at the following stores:
Creative Comics in Griffith,IN

Creative Comics 2 in Monticello,IN

Screaming Monkey Comics, Munster,IN

How do you get the free comic you ask? Visit one of the store listed above. Head on over to the Guerrilla Publishing Table and ask to get your free book. (While supplies last) While you are at it, make sure to purchase some of the Guerrilla titles, a commission, and/or the Guerrilla Universe print.

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7-23-21 Update

Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3 Update

We are excited to announce three new creatives/ special guests for Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3D. Andy “Shaggy” Korty will be joining the creative team. Best known for his work with Empire Comics, as an artist on titles such as The Manor, and Cemetery Plots, Kory will join forces with Ben Miller on a suspenseful tale.

Along with the release of the Kickstarter promotional video, Danhausen was announced as he will be doing the forward to open the spin chilling installment of the Tales franchise. Danhausen, is a independent wrestling star who has made shockwaves throughout the pop culture word by appearing on Conan Needs a Friend, Oral Sessions with Renee, Talk is Jericho, and recently appearing on the cover of Image Comics’ Commander in Crisis. You can also see him wrestle on Ring of Honor TV.

Rounding out the trio is Ryan Barkan. Barkan is the Founder/CEO of Pro Wrestling Tees, the leading name in pro wrestling apparel. Ryan has signed various wrestlers to the PWT brand ranging from independent wrestlers like Danhausen, Warhorse, and Matt Knicks, to companies such as AEW, NJPW, Impact, to legends of the industry such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, Macho Man Randy Savage, and more. He will be featured on the back cover as one of the heads that will be along side the Cryptic Creeper, the host of the Tales series.

Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3D will feature the talents of : Rafael Nieves (Marvel), Bill Halliar (Moonstone), Matthew Skillern (Upper Deck Sketch Card Artist), Nathan Erdel (Gentlemen Monster Productions), Ashley Esper (Skulls and Sketches), Ben Miller (Guerrilla Publishing), Adam Farster (Guerrilla Publishing), and Julio A. Guerra (Guerrilla Publishing) in collaboration with Vinny Malave and Moses Gibson of the Cryptic Closet, with a forward by Danhausen (Ring of Honor) and featuring Ryan Barkan (Pro Wrestling Tees) on the back cover.

You will be able to back the kickstarter for this title starting on July 28th by clicking here.

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7-2-21 Update

Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3 Update

Announced on 7-1-21 the official launch date for the Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3 Kickstarter will be Wednesday July 28,2021. With that announcement news broke that the third installment of the series will be in eye popping 3D! You don’t have to go hunting for a pair of the red and blue lens specs as the book will come with custom TFTCC 3 3D glasses. On 7-28-21, Guerrilla Publishing Co-Founder Ben Miller, will be at Creative Comics in Griffith, IN for a special launch date meet and greet. Along with that Marvel Comics writer Rafael Nieves will be teaming with Cryptic Creeper creator Bill Halliar (Moonstone) for the first time ever for this issue. That’s not all, we have one more major announcement coming very soon.

Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3D will feature the talents of : Rafael Nieves (Marvel), Bill Halliar (Moonstone), Matthew Skillern (Upper Deck Sketch Card Artist), Nathan Erdel (Gentlemen Monster Productions), Ashley Esper (Skulls and Sketches), Ben Miller (Guerrilla Publishing), Adam Farster (Guerrilla Publishing), and Julio A. Guerra (Guerrilla Publishing) in collaboration with Vinny Malave and Moses Gibson of the Cryptic Closet.

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6-25-21 Update

FCBD and More

We have been extremely busy with many coals in the fire lately. As some of you might know (via our social media) we have been teasing that a new talent has joined the Guerrilla Publishing bullpen. Today, we will like to officially announce that person. Please help us welcome Matthew Hansel!. Mr. Hansel (Underdog for American Mythology) will bringing his very first creator owned title to the Guerrilla Publishing lineup very soon.
Matthew will be joining Ben Miller at Screaming Money Comics (Munster,IN) for Free Comic Book Day on August 14,2021. Speaking of Free Comic Book Day here is were you can find the other talents from Guerrilla Publishing.
Adam Farster and Bill Halliar will be at Creative Comics (Griffith,IN) Julio A. Guerra and Ashley Esper will be at Creative Comics 2 (Monticello,IN). We are also working on a Free Comic Book Day exclusive that will be limited to 75 copies. More on that very soon.

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6-9-21 Update

UPDATE

With Free Comic Book Day just around the corner, we wanted to give out a few major dates and appearances. First we would like to announce the launch for the Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3. On Wednesday July 14th the latest installment of our horror anthology will go live on Kickstarter. This campaign will have feature various reward tiers such as digital copies, physical copies, t-shirts, and more.
Also, we would like to announce that for Free Comic Book Day, we will be at Creative Comics in Griffith, In and Creative Comics 2 in Monticello, In. We will have limited free sample comics of Tales from the Cryptic Closet 1 available (recommended ages 13 and up). Also Guerrilla Publishing artist will be available for commissions (prices vary pending on artist and location).

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5-12-21 Update

RETAIL UPDATE

Galactic Greg’s in Valparaiso, IN is now a Guerrilla Publishing retailer. We would like to welcome to our Northwest Indiana family which includes Creative Comics Griffith, IN, Screaming Monkey Comics, Dyer, IN, and Happy Day Comics, LLC Hammond, IN. For our Chicago readers First Aid Comics, Chicago Comics, Challengers Comics, and Graham Crackers (West Loop). You can also purchase physical copies worldwide on our online store. Want Guerrilla Publishing titles in your shop? Have them email us at guerrillappublishinggroup@gmail.com

As always make sure to tune in every Monday and Friday for new pages of Adam Farster’s Dark Echo: Side Quest.

5-4-21 Update

PUBLISHER and RETAIL UPDATE

We are doing our best to expand our reach in to various comic shops. We are proud to announce that as of April 28, 2021, Happy Day Comics, LLC in Hammond, IN is now a retailer for Guerrilla Publishing. At the moment, Happy Day Comics has a very limited amount of various titles from us. As always please make sure to support your local comic shop!!!

In other news, via social media, Julio A. Guerra announced that he will be joining Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3. The post features the Cryptic Creeper shaking hands with his dear old friend Deathbag, which can only mean that Deathbag will be in a story in the upcoming horror anthology. Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3 will feature the talents of Rafael Nieves (Marvel), Bill Halliar (Moonstone), Ashley Esper (Skulls & Sketches), Adam Farster (Guerrilla Publishing), Matthew Skillern (Skillful Studios), Nathan Erdel (Gentleman Monster Productions), and Julio A. Guerra (Guerrilla Publishing). A kickstarter campaign for this set for a summer 2021 release.

As always make sure to tune in every Monday and Friday for new pages of Adam Farster’s Dark Echo: Side Quest.


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4-21-21 Update

PUBLISHER UPDATE

Deathbag Revenge of the Scythe is all written out and now entering the editing stages. Ashely Esper is currently wrapping up her pages for the book and Julio A. Guerra will begin his art pages once an editing is complete. “We are moving on this pretty quick.”-Julio A. Guerra (Deathbag creator). The upcoming installment of the Deathbag series will feature an origin of new character Dirtbag and a more serious tone. However, the other stories in the book will feature the all ages dark humor we all come to love. Also the book will feature a pin-up from a very special number one fan of Deathbag. Again, a kickstarter campaign will be launched very soon for this title.

Every Monday and Friday, make sure to come back and read Adam Farsters’ Dark Ecko. This is currently the only way to read the latest project from the Humalien creator. We would like to thank you all who have been visiting the site on these days to read the pages.

Saving the best for last, we would like to officially make the first con announcement for 2021. We will be in the small press area for…..C2E2 in December of 2021. The boys are excited to come to the Chicagoland area after a year of chaos. Make sure to visit the newsfeed as we will announce more cons and instore dates, like where we will be at for Free Comic Book Day in August 2021.


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4-7-21 Update

PUBLISHER UPDATE

We would like to officially announce that the next installment of The Last Unicorn by Jack Gonzalez, will be joining the Guerrilla Publishing lineup. Jack has many published works being a creator in the anthology Lush, Tales from the Cryptic Closet 2 and on his own creator books Pins and Needs and The Last Unicorn.

The saga continues this year. Jack has been hard at work on this book and we are excited to help bringing everyones favorite Unicorn’s next adventure to print. Be on the lookout for updates of when a kickstater will launch for Jack Gonzalez’s The Last Unicorn.


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3-30-21 Update

PUBLISHER UPDATE

Eariler today (3-30-21), Adam Farster (Humalien) posted on a teaser for Dark Echo his instagram account (click here) This Dungeons and Dragons style comic made it’s debut at C2E2 2020 in the form of a show exclusive ashcan with a line of people trying to get their copy. The quest will begin later this year.

Pro Wrestling Is An Art: A Pro Wrestling Sketchbook is currently in pre-production. Julio A. Guerra (The Misadventures of Deathbag) is collecting his various arts from pieces he did for prints he would sell at shows, character studies for Botched (Guerrilla Publishing) and Lucha Legends (Lexographic Press), along with concepts for used and unused designs for Prowrestlingtees.com Expect to lockup with a kickstarter for this title later this year.

Ralphs Vol.3, the mischief loving dogs will make their return. Series creator Ashley Esper is currently hard at work with the sequel to 2020’s Ralphs Vol. 2. Last year’s issue left us with a cliffhanger and readers are excited to see what’s next for the doggos. Get ready to share a bone when a kickstarter launches later this year.

Tales from the Cryptic Closet 3 is also currently in pre-production. Ben Miller (Editor) is currently working on getting the creative teams together for this marvelous horror filled anthology. Just like Tales from the Cryptic Closet 2 this will feature some returns and some new names. As of this writing Bill Halliar will be returning as cover artist and will be a featured artist on a story. Follow the Cryptic Creeper through the doors of a kickstarter this summer.


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3-16-21 Update

COMIC UPDATE: The Epic Misadventures of Deathbag: Return of the Scythe

In 2020, Co-Founder Julio A. Guerra shared that a new Deathbag issue would be in the works. In that same post, he revealed the title of the new issue Return of the Scythe. With that, some new creative faces would be joining in with creating some new stories. Ashely Esper (Ralphs) will be drawing a story penned by Julio and the Three Y’s Men (Motor City Mo) will be writing a story with Julio doing the art. As of this writing we can now confirm that Dirtbag (character teased at the end of Holier Than Thou) will have an origin story in upcoming issue.

“The Dirtbag story will be split in two parts. However, both parts will be in the same issue. They will be split by the stories that Ashley and the Three Y’s Men are working on. Like Archie digest style.” -Julio

The issue is slated for a 2021 kickster release. As of now two of the four stories have been written, with the first part of the Dirtbag origin currently in the works.

Single issues of The Epic Misadventures of Deathbag and the collection The Epic Misadventures of Deathbag: Holier Than Thou are currently available in the Guerrilla Publishing online store and select Comic shops in the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland areas:

https://guerrillapublishing.storenvy.com/


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3-9-21 Update

COMIC SPOTLIGHT: HUMALIEN

Comix Central’s 2017 Comic of Year, is a love letter to all 80’s cartoons. This colorful sci-fi action packed series leads you to a future where all humans are extinct. However, a lab bred biological human weapon by the name of Ed is roaming the various planets of the galaxy. This can’t lead to good things, being the only weaponized human in a galaxy filled with no end in sight. Is Ed the hunter or the hunted? Find in in J. Adam Farster’s Humalien, all four issues are now available!!!!


Written by J. Adam Farster Art by J. Adam Farster


Humalien is available for purchase at https://guerrillapublishing.storenvy.com/products/29974420-humalien-1 or purchase all four issues at https://adamfarster.storenvy.com/products/19149496-humalien-comics-bundle-1-4


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3-2-21 Update

COMIC SPOTLIGHT: KANEESHA

This graphic novel is a true testament to modern times. During a time of hate speech, discrimination, and lies, Kaneesha is faced with a battle of morals and emotions. After her brother is murder by police, the test of good vs evil in her mind takes place. Does she follow the ways of her militant uncle, or the ways of nonviolent resistance embraced by her father? Find out the path that this young lady takes in KANEESHA.


Written by Ben Miller Art by Randy Stewart Colors by Walt Barna


KANESSHA is available for purchase at https://guerrillapublishing.storenvy.com/products/24993882-kaneesha-graphic-novel or for digital purchase at https://www.comixology.com/Kaneesha/digital-comic/859161?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9HcmFwaGljTm92ZWxz

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