''Truth Serum'' is an
independent comic book series created, written and drawn by author
Jon Adams.
Overview
Originally published as a mini comic in
2001 and given away for free, it appeared as a three-issue mini series published by
Slave Labor Graphics
Slave Labor Graphics (SLG) is an independent American comic book publisher, well known for publishing darkly humorous, offbeat comics. Creators associated with SLG over the years include Evan Dorkin, Roman Dirge, Sarah Dyer, Woodrow Phoenix, Jh ...
in
2002. In
2004, it was translated and published by Italian publisher
Alta-Fedelta.
In
2006, the Slave Labor Graphics mini-series, along with a long-running story from the
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon comic book shops know ...
website and some new material was collected and self-published by City Cyclops as a 128-page oversized
volume
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.
The second ''Truth Serum'' book, ''Truth Serum: The Lonely Parade'' was published in 2007.
In 2008 ''Truth Serum Conversations'' was published. It's a limited edition, full-color collection of the weekly strip.
Currently, it appears as a weekly web comic at Dark Horse's site, as well as the official ''Truth Serum'' site.
Awards
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2007 Truth Serum was nominated for two
Eisner Awards
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books, sometimes referred to as the comics industry's equivalent of the Academy Awards. They are named in ...
; Best Humor Publication and Best Graphic Album Reprint.
References
External links
Official ''Truth Serum'' siteInterview with Jon Adams
Review of Truth Serum: The Lonely Parade
Video of a Truth Serum play
Sources
The 2007 Eisner Awards: 2007 Master Nominations List
2001 comics debuts
Dark Horse Comics titles
Slave Labor Graphics titles
2008 webcomic debuts
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