About

Dismal Comics (aka "The Other DC") is a free, print-only publication that debuted in October 2024 with the comedy-horror series Mr. Hotdog. Dismal Comics is identifiable by its chaotically absurd storytelling and crude, grotesque visuals. Our periodicals are mostly distributed in Little Libraries and select local shops near Santa Cruz, CA.

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