Happy (2001 Top Shelf Products) comic books
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Published 2002 by Top Shelf Productions.$4.00
Happy: Elephant, Bunny, and Chicken. Stories, Art and Cover by Josh Simmons. Not for the weak of heart, Josh Simmons' incredibly drawn comics are a disturbing exposé on the dark side of the American Dream, pointing out the sometimes ludicrous underbelly of Democracy and Prosperity. His delicious art and unusual concepts are simply mind-boggling. Fans of Ivan Brunetti's SCHIZO, Pete Sickman-Garner's HEY, MISTER and Johnny Ryan's ANGRY YOUTH COMIX will definitely want to "get HAPPY." Included in this issue: A 17-page story, "Autobiographical Comix," where Josh 'celebrates' the existence of confessional autobio strips; and a very detailed 10-page story, "The King of the World Makes a New Friend"! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.
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Published 2003 by Top Shelf Productions.$3.00
Happy: Zirkus. Stories, Art and Cover by Josh Simmons. Not for the weak of heart, Josh Simmons' incredibly drawn comics are a disturbing exposé on the dark side of the American Dream, pointing out the sometimes ludicrous underbelly of Democracy and Prosperity. His delicious art and unusual concepts are simply mind-boggling. Fans of Ivan Brunetti's SCHIZO, Pete Sickman-Garner's HEY, MISTER and Johnny Ryan's ANGRY YOUTH COMIX will definitely want to "get HAPPY." Included in this issue is a rare peek into the real-life underground, as it explores Josh's travels with a bohemian zirkus [circus] know for its crude performances. A brilliant glimpse of a world we never get to see in "Zirkus Summer 2000"! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.



