The Penguin

 That's right, folks! I know you've all been waiting with bated (and slightly puzzled) breath for the next installment of Blind Alley Comics' nutso tale of two demented con artist siblings...so here it is! On June 20th, you will witness the most recent exploits of our ne'er-do-well brothers as they...well, not do well! In this outing, Jerry has an organic vegetable scam all lined up, having roped in his hapless younger brother, Derry. Unfortunately for our Boys, a small magical garden sprite is looking for the perfect host for his diabolical schemes! It's pure chaos once again as we bumble our way through yet another pulchritudinously pitiful plot full of perfidious perpetrators! Tune in to mustardbrothers.com to watch the debacle unfold, twice a week! (You may want to head back and read Season 1...I know I did! Seriously, it's all a blur. Jump back and check out the First Installment , if you dare!) Our heroes, introduced! A typical brotherly interaction...

 Just giving y'all a heads-up - The Die Kätze Collection  is now available! That's right folks, all three issues of the landmark trilogy are here conglomerated, as well as sketches, color covers, and a bonus promo comic. Supplies are extremely  limited, so don't hesitate to visit our Storenvy page and order your copy now! Shipping is FREE in the United States!

That's right, Furious Reader: it's that time again. Time for Rick's Tips for Comic Book Creators. Below are some thoughts I've scraped together over the years I've been slugging away at this whole comics thing: 1. Draw, you fool. Feeling guilty that you drew something unrelated to your comic? That's because you're stuck in "comics rut". Break out. Draw whatever you want. Draw something abstract, something weird, something normal, something everyday. Do some life-drawings of your attractive friends, or better yet, your unattractive friends. Draw outside, draw inside. Sketch the DMV. Doodle in the margins of legal documents (birth certificates are a particular favorite). Draw with paint: this revolutionary new concept is called, "painting". Sculpt something; it ain't drawing, but who cares? Make music, animate, write, read. But most of all draw. The sketchbook is the single most cobwebbed tool in any comic book creators' ars...

**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!