Claypool Comics is an American

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publishing company that was founded in 1993, known for publishing such titles as

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's ''Soulsearchers and Company'' and '' Elvira, Mistress of the Dark'' comics, as well as

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's ''Deadbeats'' and, (with

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), ''Phantom of Fear City''. Ed Via is Claypool's publisher and editor-in-chief, while Richard Howell serves as editor. The company published 336 issues in total. ''Deadbeats'' ran 82 issues, as did ''Soulsearchers and Company'', with three ''Deadbeats'' trade paperback collections and two for ''Soulsearchers''. ''Elvira'' ran for 166 issues, with two trade paperback collections. There were 12 issues of ''Phantom of Fear City.'' There was also a

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flip-book which was half ''Deadbeats'' and half ''Soulsearchers''. In July 2006, Claypool announced that the print end of its published line would cease, as

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, the industry's major distribution arm, would no longer carry it. ''Deadbeats'' made the shift to Internet publication in April 2007, appearing on the Claypool Comics website with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.Howell, Richard
"Deadbeats Online Strip #750"
Deadbeats Online. February 24, 2012

References

External links

Official site
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RIP Claypool
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