Ben Towle

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Riddle Me This…

How can any creature sleep comfortably in this position? (And, no—in case you were wondering—I will not be accepting or responding to any commentary regarding, and/or offers to buy, my totally awesome Star Trek sleeping bag/comforter)

Speaking of…

Speaking of Brad McGinty, have I mentioned lately how much I love his character, Millionaire Hobo?  These days, when I run into him at a convention or something, I just walk up to his booth, ask him if he’s got any new Millionaire Hobo stuff, and when he says no, I just walk away. I …

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Wide Awake Issue #666

The new horror-themed Wide Awake Press anthology is solicited in this month’s Diamond Previews. Included are stories by folks like J. Chris Campbell, Justin Gammon, Rob Ullman, Brad McGinty, Andy Runton, Josh Cotter, Eleanor Davis and lots o’ other fine upstanding Southern cartoonists, myself included.  Here’s the full skinny via the official WAP website: WIDE …

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Music Buyin’ Spree

I dunno what it is, but I’ve been on a music buying/listening spree of late. Here’s a selection of stuff I’ve been getting into: Arctic Monkeys: Whatever People Say I am, That’s What I’m Not Blonde Redhead: Misey is a Butterfly Bruce Springstein: Hammersmith Odeon, Live ’75 Buck Owens: The Very Best of Buddy Guy: …

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Maaaaaattttt Daaaammooon

Star Trek XI (2008) If Matt Damon plays Jim Kirk in this upcoming Star Trek movie, I’m going to Join Al-Qaeda.