How hard is it for peopleto throw their trash away?

So I just bought like the best watch ever..

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yeah no one likes a litterbug.I HATE TRASH.

It’s Got Everything!It cost metwo weeksPay But It’sWorth It! What’s

that onon theground?

So good you’ll need help putting it down!

So good you’ll need help putting it down!

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the GRAB BAG MAG, an indie comic magazine. This magazine came in to existence with one simple goal, to showcase the works of independent comic artists throughout the world. Each issue will feature a random collection of comics from different artists, each with their own unique style.

We hope to help many artists get there work out into the world. The artists that are featured in this magazine would love feedback from our readers, and for this reason we have included contact info for each artist. We strongly encourage our audience to interact with the artists, as that is what the GRAB BAG MAG is all about.

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These are the Fellows that Contributed to the Magazine!Contact them and leave feedback on their comics!

Comic Submission: GRAB BAG BUNCHCover Page

E-mail: GrabBagMag@yahoo.comWebsite: GrabBagCollective.com

TYLER Earles

I am the creator of the Grab Bag Mag and co-founder of the Grab Bag Collective. I’m the youngest in the group (20), but I feel that I’m taking massive strides to get my vision out there in the world. I live in Nashville, TN with my girlfriend and the infamous “Corndog,” who will star in his own comic strip in the near future. I’m the driving force behind the assembly of this mag, and the one who is responsible for the layout, content, graphics, editing and much more. Along with Jason and fellow GBC member Richard Loupe, the Grab Bag Mag started to take shape in 2010.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

All of the comics contained in this magazine are 100% creator-owned. The Grab Bag Mag is simply a platform to showcase up and coming independent artists and their work. We strongly encourage our readers to get in touch with the artists and leave feedback, as that is sometimes the only thing that keeps independent artists going. If you are an independent artist that would like your work featured in a future issue of the Grab Bag Mag, contact GrabBagMag@Yahoo.com

Who’s behind the bag?

I was raised by a family of cowboys in rural southern Colorado, and wasn’t allowed to ride a gentle horse until I was twelve. I went on into a profitable career in intendured servitude for local ranches until I realized that drawing comics about wild west adventures like Pistoleer was much less painful than experiencing them. I’m the former Champion of the National Cavalry Competion. I live in Weston Missouri with my two children and wife, who could easily beat up your Dad.

Comic Submission: PISTOLEERPg. 4

P.R. ScholtzE-mail: Pistoleer@gmail.comWebsite: Pistoleer.blogspot.com

Comic Submission: SONYAPg. 6

E-mail: Paul.Steward@gmail.comWebsite: CZKWORLD.blogspot.com

Kevin Steward

I am 31 years old and hail out of Cookeville, Tn. I earned my Associates in Graphic Design from Nossi College of Art in 2011 and will be heading back for my Bachelors in Illustration. I have had a love for drawing since I was in the 5th grade. Recently I have met up with a co-creator and have joined forces under the name CZKWORLD Studios to create a comic called Corey the Zombie Killer coming out this June. Michael Carr is behind this series as well as the character from my submission to the GBM. I am blessed to be working along side him as we create this zombie filled world.

I am an aspiring illustrator that favors the superhero genre. I currently work primarily in the I.T. industry, but also take on freelance commissions.

My contribution is a four page excerpt from my creator-owned project [GLORYHOUNDS], which follows the adventures of a band of profit-hungry heroes that will do whatever it takes to stay in the limelight and outshine the other altruistic heroes in their universe.

Comic Submission: [GLORYHOUNDS]Pg. 11

E-mail: EKOTEK@gmail.comED KOTLAN

Comic Submission: DURONTUS Pg. 15

E-mail: KillustrationStudios@gmail.comWebsite: TheKillustrator.blogspot.com

I’m an illustrator from Grand Rapids, MI. I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration in 2008, and have been working as a freelance artist since then. I own a small art business called Killustration Studios with my wife and fellow artist, Sara. It’s an edgy, alternative art and design studio that focuses on the new generation of CEOs and entrepreneurs. We specialize in everything from comic books, to corporate logos, to portraiture. Sara and I have two children (Donovan and Violet) as well as a cat named Agatha. TYLER SOWLES

Who’s behind the bag?

Those ASSHOLES

AHHHH

But so were my parents

Thank you to all of the artists that submitted to the first issue, it was a learning process but we finally made it!

Thanks to Hugh Shelton for your constant enouragement and help creating the Grab Bag Collective website!

And thank you to all of the people that are actually reading this right now. I wouldn’t have wasted my time if I didn’t think anyone cared.

CREDITS

I will spare you all the legal jargon and simply state that Grab Bag Collective and Grab Bag Mag are protected by copyright.

Don’t steal from us and I won’t have to HUNT YOU DOWN.

The Grab Bag Mag is brought to you by the

Creator - Tyler Earles Editor - Tyler EarlesGraphics - Tyler Earles

Talent Scouts - Tyler Earles, Kevin StewardArtists - Tyler Earles, P.R. Scholtz,

Kevin Steward, Ed KotlanTyler Sowles

Grab Bag Collective Founders:Tyler Earles, Richard Loupe, Jason McGee, and Kevin Steward

CZKWORLDS T U D I O S

Czkworld StudiosCZKWORLD.blogspot.com

Visit us at www.GrabBagCollective.comor Facebook.com/GrabBagCollective

The Front For Diversity In Comics

Facebook.com/DIVERSITY.IN.COMICS

The Grab Bag Mag is brought to you by the

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