The CLAW attached itself to the fleshy underbelly of the old Tacoma war horse named Waysgoose–a celebration of crusty letter press professionals and hobbyists.  Mark Monlux was on hand to sell heaps of his latest book “The Comic Critic” which is a collection of his most favorite erotic foreign films.   Mark Brill (Mark 9) was also on hand selling his illustrated Magic Cards. Butt-loads of people also picked up back issues of the CLAW newsletter: CLAW-Tu Morraddiaa Neepitu.  RR Anderson also made an appearance selling spirit-gum capture portraits, but mostly ate $1 ice cream.

Beautiful Angle was there also Anagram Press… but the vast majority or bulk of the travellers where there to see CLAW.  You could just see the disappointment and intense jealousy in the faces of our table/booth floor show competitors.

“Mommy look FEZ!” or “Wow they have FEZ!” is pretty much what everyone was saying the whole time. Right before they fell over in disbelief of our amazing illustration skills.

Thanks to everyone who came down to Kings Books in Tacoma!

the benevolent order of CLAW cartoonists new
CLAW-TU Barada Nikto Issue no. 6
“BEST OF TACOMA” ZINE
is available at these select locations:

– Smooth and Juicy / Satellite Coffee Embellish Annex
– Satellite Coffee (6th Ave Annex)
– Red Hot
– Embellish Multi-Salon Space
– Mat Hat T.E.A. Party Company
– Puget Sound Pizza (PSP)
– Kings Books
– Comic Book Ink.

(to request a distribution point, reply to this email)

coming soon:
– Tacoma Art Supply

ALSO look for us at the Emerald City Comic Convention!

The CLAW (Cartoonists League of Absurd Washingtonians) will be having their Open Swim this Wednesday evening. The high and mighty council of the Four Eyes has decreed that each open swim will have a theme for attendees to participate in, if they so choose. This month’s theme: Robots! Drawings will be judged by all those attending, with the WINNER being announced. The Open Swim is for both member and non-members. Anyone who wants to be part of the festivities is welcomed. Besides the usual hijinks of doodling and preparing the path for the robotic overlords, there just might be a secret ceremony performed. The time and location are:

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. January. 27th 2009
The Mandolin Café
3923 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(In the New and Improved back room, to the left of the performance stage.)
RSVP if you can, space is limited. Feel free to bring a friend, but as this is an adult only event, no kids.