I know I have bee delinquent on my updates. The holidays and everything leading into them, really slowed me down. Let's be honest, they kicked my ass. But I have been working and I hope to have a new strip up on Tuesday. Until then you can join me in basking in the glow of the new provided in the following press release;

TRANSFUZION PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
GAPO THE CLOWN- BIG, FAT AND GREASY
Obnoxious Clown strips from Tony Miello with Foreword by Bill Morrison

Ann Arbor, MI (January 5, 2012) – Transfuzion Publishing today announced the release of Gapo the Clown- Big, Fat and Greasy, a collection of Tony Miello’s web strips and some new never been seen strips ( over 370 strips in all) which makes this the complete black and white Gapo the Clown comic strip collection. The book was recently self published but now will move under the Transfuzion banner.

Because he is the TV host of Gapo’s Super Happy Fun Show, kids and parents love Gapo, but his Children’s Show colleagues see him as the rude, disgusting, sloppy drunk that he really is. In Big, Fat and Greasy, Gapo does battle with a murderous sidekick, is re-united with his family of side show freaks, and gives birth to a tape worm in addition to many other escapades, often a result of Gapo’s eccentric and rude behavior.

"Gapo says what he thinks without a censor" said Tony Miello, creator of Gapo the Clown. "And most of the time, it’s mean and obnoxious. “

Gary Reed, publisher of Transfuzion, said it was an easy decision to bring Gapo into the Transfuzion fold. “I’ve known Tony for a couple of years and always thought Gapo would make a great collection. I’m glad he decided to bring it to Transfuzion after all,” said Reed, who added, “besides, we were missing a book about crazy clowns.”

The book runs 146 pages and retails for 12.99 and will be available for ordering from Transfuzion and online stores such as Amazon by mid-January.

About Tony Miello: New York native Tony Miello turned to cartooning while being a stay at home dad. He created GAPO after one too many inane children’s TV show. Miello found wider acclaim as the artist on the Wolfman Mac's Chiller Drive-In Theater comic book as well as the Fat Momma comic books from the SciFi Channel's Who Wants to be a Superhero. Miello lives in the Detroit suburbs, with his wife, son, dog and the voices in his head.

About Transfuzion Publishing: Transfuzion Publishing is a graphic novel publisher which as released nearly 35 books since its launch three years ago. Notable titles include Vietnam Journal, Worlds of H.P. Lovecraft, and the U.S. version of Burke and Hare, winner of the Scottish Award for Best graphic novel.

Contact:
Gary Reed, Publisher
Transfuzion Publishing
transfuzion@gmail.com
http://www.transfuzion.biz

Well, I'm back. I took a little more time to myself for the holiday then I was planning too, but damn it, I enjoyed myself.

No as we gear up for the slow build to x-mas I will do my best to keep the updates on schedule, but no promises. I have some stuff coming up that I can't talk about yet but is really exciting. 2012 is already gearing up to be a big year.

A swing and a miss on Tuesday. My work schedule caught up with me a bit and I missed the last update. Sorry folks, I know I only update twice a week, and you can't live without your tastes of GAPO the Clown every week. I hope there was no rise in self inflicted wounds during the appearance.

I'm trying to get ahead of things right now so I don't miss any updates due to the holidays coming up. I'll do my best.

But fear not! in the advent that you miss GAPO there is a light at the end of the entertainment tunnel. My good friend Jay Fosgitt does a fantastic comic called Dead Duck which can now be read online. Just follow the link and I promise you will be floored by the art and humor. Jay is a true master of the craft of cartooning and you will not be disapointed. Go check it out.

First off, I want to thank Mike and the guys up at Top Comics in Traverse City, MI for the awesome signing this past Saturday. I got to met a bunch of great people, made some new friends and got the rock start treatment. They know how to show a dopey cartoonist a good time. I'm really looking forward to get back there for the Cherry Capital Con in April.

And now down to business. A buddy of mine is working on a new project and he needs your support. Please watch the video then follow the link for this new comic venture. It looks like a lot of fun and I'd really like to see it get finished. We thank you for your support.

Okay you fans of marginally entertaining comics, I have another in-store appearance to promote.

Tomorrow, Saturday October 29th, I will be at
Top Comics in Traverse City, MI signing and sketching my new GAPO the Clown book Big, Fat and Greasy. Come on down and pick up your copy. And if you don't want a copy of my book, come on down anyway and support a great comic shop.

I'm looking forward to this signing a lot. Mike Akerley and the guys at Top Comic are great. They promote the Cherry Capital Con every year which is always a fun, well run show which I will be attending again in 2012. And I suggest you do the same.