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**NEW SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT** Blind Alley Comics is proud to present, Tales to Befuddle #1!  This brand-spankin-new comics anthology series will feature the hottest indie comics talent from across the country. Only the zaniest, most flabbergasting stories need apply! Pictured: THE FUTURE. This jaw-dropping, head-spinning, knee-dislocating issue will be available in early June...don't miss it! **EMAIL NEWSLETTER!** The indomitable Laura Carr is heading up our weekly email newsletter campaign, and she's doing a helluva job! This is the easiest way to receive up-to-the-week information on new releases, con appearances, and new business ventures; as well as author/artist profiles, downloadable comic book pages, and lots more. It's even entertaining to read! If you'd like to receive our email newsletter, you can visit  blindalleycomics.com and hit the "Subscribe Now" button, or text "BLINDALLEY" to 22828. Rick Out!

Good God, y'all...your Fearless Blogger (me) has yet again found himself unemployed. It was pretty undramatic; my boss just called me in one Friday and said, "Sorry, we can't justify keeping you on - not enough work to do." That was it. I think he threw a little something extra into my last paycheck, so that was nice, but otherwise it was a bit of a gut-punch. I've got a UIA appointment (that's The Dole in Michigan) next week - casting myself on the tender mercies of the State here - but I'm pretty soured on all that. Anyway, I've got a couple of good job prospects; I'm planning to work for the summer, then take a month off in September and travel. "But what about Blind Alley Comics?" you ask, bodices heaving with hungry anticipation for the latest news. Well, you'll be glad to hear we have some pretty... titillating ...developments. Enough to satiate your unholy lusts, you beasts. 1) Tales to Befuddle #1  - Yes, the amazing new