About this project
Suspect Device #1 was released in August 2011, a 35 page book in black and white with one very good idea; making new comics by taking old panels out of context and drawing a new improvised context around them, a new comic from the old. The 2nd issue adds a couple new wrinkles to the game and brings in over 60 artists, including, Noah Van Sciver, Sam Henderson, Chuck Forsman, Johnny Ryan, Kevin Scalzo, KC Green, Brian Ralph, Lizz Hickey, Anne Emond, Brendan Lynch, Box Brown, Heather Benjamin, Noah Lyon of Retard Riot, Pat Ausilio, Keenan Keller, Domitille Collardey and Janelle Hessig.
Suspect Device is set aside from other anthologies by its having a tightly defined identity. As Tucker Stone wrote, "Its the anti anthology!" Each artist's contribution is hammered into a singular mold by the limits imposed on it. As a result, when you read the book you feel as if one long organic story (or panic attack) is taking place. All of the work is hilarious, intense and radiates with a palapable joy. Or as Tucker put it, "Almost everything in here kicks ass. It's funny as hell. Scary. So good."
The book is exciting because nothing like it is being done anywhere. The "device" was invented for my students on the mistaken assumption I was applying the rules of Scot McCloud's improv game, Five Card Nancy. By the time I discovered the truth, it was clear that something special had been developed. I'd taken the technique out of the class room and begun to invite established independent cartoonists. Soon I'd built a stash of pages by some of my favorite cartoonists in the alternative publishing community.
Suspect Device #1 has been selling all over the world, was voted as one of the best ten comics of 2011 on the SparkPlug Comic's blog, and issue 2 is better and more ambitious in every way. It will be around 100 pages, will feature 15 pages of full color work, has a square bound spine and has a neon day-glo cover by Jon Vermilyea. Please make this comic a reality. In return you will receive not only our gratitude, but also rare art and comics.
If you contribute 13 dollars you will receive a copy of the book and a hand drawn pen and ink cartoon by me, editor/ artist Josh Bayer, thanking you for your support( its like simply buying the book in advance.). Each level gains you more valuable and varied prizes. Some of the prizes may shift around, depending on what type of contributions we get. Go ahead and take a look, and thank you again for your interest in self publishing and great comics.
FAQ
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Yes I do, I had to resist misspelling "guarantee" again when writing this FAQ, along with the word "mispell", which i have to struggle to spell correctly. I think it looks bad, but I cant correct anything written in the rewards section after i start to get pledges, so i'm stuck.
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Oh it's gonna be so good. they're top secret for now though. Probably a lot of covers to keep with the theme of artists-covering-other artists that running through SD2
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I'm so glad you asked, i have some of them right here.
: Jimmy Giegerich Illustration : www.jgillustration.com Keenan Keller http://www.drippybonebooks.com/ comix / zines / art books / Drippy Bone Books www.drippybonebooks.com Dre Grigoropol www.dretime.org Dretime | The Artwork of Dre Grigoropol dretime.org Nikki Burch http://nikkiart.carbonmade.com/ nikki burch drawings nikkiart.carbonmade.com Mykl Sivak nib-lit.com Sam Gas Can http://samgascan.tumblr.com/ SAM GAS CAN samgascan.tumblr.com making mistakes since 1986 Leah Wishnia http://happinesscomix.info/, http://thespithouse.tumblr.com/work ENTER HAPPINESS happinesscomix.info about an hour ago · Like · Kelly Froh www.kellyfroh.blogspot.com Heather Benjamin http://mnvxzpytr.tumblr.com/ Jennifer Jen K Kanis www.jenniferkanis.comJon Vermilyea www.jonvermilyea.com
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Pledge $7 or more Pledge $7 or more
HAND DRAWN 0thank You postcard with original sketch by Josh Bayer!
Pledge $13 or more Pledge $13 or more
This Guaruntees you a copy of Suspect Device#2 and a thank you post card from Josh Bayer. Its basically like buying the book in advance (plus free shipping.)
Pledge $20 or more Pledge $20 or more
Copy of Suspect Device #2 and a hand illustrated CD filled with a mix of music that inspired the Suspect Device attitude .
Pledge $40 or more Pledge $40 or more
Both Suspect Device 1 and 2 and a handmade mix hand illustrated CD filled with music that inspired the Suspect Device attitude .
Pledge $50 or more Pledge $50 or more
A 25 inch handmade silkscreen of Josh Bayer's art for Raw Power #1 comic cover made by Edwin Vazquez Copy of Suspect Device #2 and a hand illustrated mix CD filled with a mix of music that inspired the Suspect Device attitude , an autographed copy of Zak Sally's Fear Of Song CD (thanks ZAK!!!!) and Suspect Device Issue 2. Also an original Josh Bayer pen and ink drawing that says "Thanks for your support!" on it.
Pledge $75 or more Pledge $75 or more
Same as the 50 dollar reward, (SilkScreen, 2 CD's, Josh Bayer Drawing) plus an autographed copy of Raw Power#1 and Josh Bayer's Rom, as well as an autographed copy of an issue of Box Brown's Everything Dies.
Pledge $100 or more Pledge $100 or more
The silkscreen, 2 CD's, a standard Josh Bayer Drawing plus another drawing of whatever the donator requests, a third drawing by artist Michael Freihet, a pack of both issues of Suspect Device, Rom and Raw Power, Plus a copy of edgy, comics/art magazine Yeti (issue 4.)
Pledge $150 or more Pledge $150 or more
Everything that the 100 dollar option offers plus a Retrofit combo pack of comics, and a CD by the Ukulele group USS PEARL ( You havn't lived 'til you hear Sasha Pearl sing "Rainbow in the dark" on Ukulele). Prizes may also include prints or drawings by Chuck Forsman, Evan Dent or Marina Gagarina.
Pledge $200 or more Pledge $200 or more
An autographed Bayer Pack of Comics (Rom, SD1 and SD2, Raw Power), a hand Drawn Bayer drawing thanking you for your support, a Raw Power Silk Screen, and a copy of Yeti #4. ALSO! original comics Page by double Ignatz award winner Box Brown or genius author of Hutch Owen, Tom Hart plus handmade Retard Riot pins by Noah Lyon and a copy of the limited edition comics anthology Future Tense by Caroline Paquita. Prizes may also include prints or drawings by Chuck Forsman, Evan Dent, Marina Gagarina or Sam Gaskin.
Pledge $300 or more Pledge $300 or more
Reward are the same as the $200 donation, except that three contributors will receive original art from my collection by Prison Pit artist Johnny Ryan. If these are gone, then one person will receive the entire box set first season of The Wire.(!!!) Also, an original drawing by both Josh Bayer and Mike Freiheit of whatever the contributor requests.Prizes may also include prints or drawings by Dane Martin, Chuck Forsman, Evan Dent, Marina Gagarina or Sam Gaskin or a CD By Zak Sally.
Pledge $400 or more Pledge $400 or more
Same as the 300, a total care package, (including another Johnny Ryan original,) AND a copy of rare comic Rub the Blood- the edgy, tongue-in-cheek tribute to Rob Leifield by the alt comics community. Prizes may also include prints or drawings by Chuck Forsman, Dane Martin, Evan Dent, Marina Gagarina or Sam Gaskin or a CD By Zak Sally.(Note- if nobody contributes 400$ , some of the extra prizes will be distributed among the lower bidders. )
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Josh Bayer has been publishing comics in one way or another since 1988. In addition to publishing Suspect Device (with copy editing by Edwin Vazquez,) He is the author of The Fighter, Bike Rider, ROM, Raw Power #1 and has appeared in dozens of anthologies including Future Tense, Lazer Zine, Komicaze, Secret Prison, and Rub The Blood.
In 2012 he will be published in Henry & Glen 2, have a 25 page comic printed in YETI, and assist in conceptualizing animation for Mad on the Cartoon Network.
He teaches comics and visual art all over New York City as well as Pride Site One Drug Rehabilitation Facility.
