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Date posted 11/11/2025
It is Dismal Comic's first anniversary!!!
In October 2024, the first issue of Dismal Comics came out with the Mr. Hotdog Halloween Debut. To celebrate, a special, limited-run anniversary edition will be released. Only 30 copies have been printed and include the first and second Mr. Hotdog releases.
Why is this significant?
With the next Mr. Hotdog comic underway, the focus of the publication has shifted. Instead of continuing to print zine-style booklets, the aim is to veer into an indie comic quality. In other words, we will now print on 8.5x11 (letter size) paper with higher-quality printing and more consistent binding. We are also phasing out short entries, meaning all future prints will be a minimum of 8 pages.
This change has a couple of notable consequences:
- Mr. Hotdog #1 will be archived and no longer available for print.
- Mr. Hotdog #2 will be redrawn and consolidated with Mr. Hotdog #3, becoming the new Mr. Hotdog #1.
The anniversary release is the last time Mr. Hotdog #1 and #2 will appear in their original form before this change occurs!
There are distant plans to release a Dismal Comics Vol. 1, which will include the original Halloween Debut. Until then, this is an opportunity to request a copy of the limited anniversary edition.
As always, these comics are free, but are in limited supply. So, do not hesitate to reach out.