PRESS RELEASE
On March 13, 2019, award-winning cartoonist Eric Powell and his publishing company Albatross Funnybooks will debut an all new GOON comic book series, featuring never-before-published stories. In advance of the series’ eagerly anticipated debut and a 23-international city tour, Albatross Funnybooks is releasing a preview of the premiere issue.
“I know there are still a select few who have not read the Goon in its 20 year existence. Those unfortunate souls are for the most part survivors of religious cults forbidding all forms of pure joy.” said Eric Powell. “But there is a light on the horizon, you victims of programmed mental abuse! The first issue of the new Albatross Funnybook’s THE GOON is a perfect jumping on point for new readers and die hard fans alike! If anyone needs help reprogramming your joyless cult existence, I’ll be happy to personally put a copy of The Goon #1 in your hands along any of the 23 stops on my international Goon 20th Anniversary barnstorming tour.”
Powell will be kicking off an international tour on March 8, 2019, when the Cannery Ballroom One in Nashville, Tennessee hosts THE GOON 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY, a star-studded celebration of two decades of award-winning GOON comic books by Nashville native Eric Powell. The event will feature a live recording of Steve Agee’s Uhhh podcast, with host Steve Agee (The Sarah Silverman Program, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), guests Brendon Small (Metalocalypse, Galaktikon, Home Movies) Ben Garant (Reno 911!, The State) and The Goon creator Eric Powell, as well as a performance by special musical guest West End Motel, featuring Brent Hinds (Mastodon) and Tom Cheshire (Rent Boys, All Night Drug Prowling Wolves). Boutique Burger Bar’s foodtruck will be on hand at the event. Advance tickets can be purchased at https://ticketf.ly/2ALRSwg.
THE GOON 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY will launch a 23-city International Tour:
3/8/19- GOON 20th Anniversary Party – Nashville, TN.
3/19/19- Grill Em’ All (event w/ Brendon Small)- Alhambra, CA.
3/23/19- Bridge City Comics- Portland, OR.
4/6/19- Bedrock City Comic Co.- Houston, TX.
4/10- Austin Books and Comics – Austin, TX.
4/13- Goon Art Show MONDO Gallery – Austin, TX.
4/20- Heroes aren’t hard to find- Charlotte, NC.
5/4/19-FCBD- Mile High Comics- Denver, CO.
5/18-5/20/19- Diamond Retailers Summit- Las Vegas, NV.
6/1/19- Aw Yeah Comics-IL. w/Mike Norton
6/8/19- Tardys Collectors Corner -Grand Rapids, MI.
6/12/19- Pastimes – Asheville, NC.
6/14-6/16/19- HEROES CON – Charlotte, NC.
6/19/19- Tates Comics- South Florida, Fl.
6/22/19- Pensecola Pop Comics- Pensecola, FL.
6/26/19- My Parents Basement- Atlanta, GA.
7/17-7/21/19- San Diego Comic Con- San Diego, CA.
8/10/19- Space Cadets- Houston,TX.
9/14-9/15/19- The Dragon – Ontario, Canada
9/28- Powers Comics- Green Bay
10/3-10/6/19- New York Comic Con- NYC, NY.
10/9/19- Aw Yeah Comics- Harrison, NY.
10/25-10/28/19- Maui Comic Con- Maui, HI.
11/1/19-11/10/19 – Adelaide/ Brisbane Supanova Comic Con- Australia
For almost two decades, the Goon’s whiskey fueled adventures have thrilled fans, critics, librarians, grandmas and hardened criminals with their bold creativity, classic style, and irreverent humor.
