Truth Serum (comics)

Truth Serum is an independent comic book series created, written and drawn by author Jon Adams.

For the drug, see Truth drug.
Truth Serum

Overview

Originally published as a mini comic in 2001 and given away for free, it appeared as a three-issue mini series published by Slave Labor Graphics in 2002. In 2004, it was translated and published by Italian publisher Alta-Fedelta.

In 2006, the Slave Labor Graphics mini-series, along with a long-running story from the Dark Horse Comics website and some new material was collected and self-published by City Cyclops as a 128-page oversized volume.[1] The second Truth Serum book, Truth Serum: The Lonely Parade was published in 2007.[1] In 2008 Truth Serum Conversations was published. It's a limited edition, full-color collection of the weekly strip.[1]

Currently, it appears as a weekly web comic at Dark Horse's site,[2] as well as the official Truth Serum site.[3][4]

Awards
  • 2007 Truth Serum was nominated for two Eisner Awards; Best Humor Publication and Best Graphic Album Reprint.[5]

References
  1. "Jon Adams | Books". City Cyclops. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  2. "Dark Horse Message Boards • View forum - Truth Serum". Boards.darkhorse.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-06. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  3. Brophy-Warren, Jamin (April 2, 2008). "Daily Diversion: Two New Web Comics Worth Your While". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2019-11-21.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. "Jon Adams | Hello There". City Cyclops. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  5. "The 2007 Eisner Awards: 2007 Master Nominations List". Comic-Con. Archived from the original on 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2019-11-21.

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