Snelson: Comedy Is Dying (2021)
This sharp, satirical look at faded hipsters, fringe media, and false cries of "cancel culture" continues. Faintly famous comedian Melville Snelson braves the blindingly pristine office of his intimidating book editor - with zero writing to show for his high-dollar advance. Plus, prose fiction, illustrated!
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Writer
Paul Constant
Artist
Fred Harper
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SNELSON COMEDY IS DYING #3 (OF 5)
This sharp, satirical look at faded hipsters, fringe media, and false cries of "cancel culture" continues. Faintly famous comedian Melville Snelson braves the blindingly pristine office of his intimidating book editor - with zero writing to show for his high-dollar advance. Plus, prose fiction, illustrated!
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SNELSON #4 (OF 5) (MR)
Cue up the laugh track! Comedian Melville Snelson doesn't know how many oxycontins he took. (Laughter) His shows are bombing. (Laughter) His website is attracting trolls who threaten violence. (Laughter) A comic he identifies with just committed suicide. (Laughter, applause) Time for a near-death experience with the possibility of a fatal encore. (Crickets) Plus: prose & pix, AHOY-style
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SNELSON #5 (OF 5) (MR)
"Last issue, a.k.a. the punchline! Comedian Melville Snelson's career-restoring flirtation with the online alt-right descends into crisis when he learns that his newest, loudest, and most loyal fans can also be described as 'angry' and 'gun-toting.' Plus: AHOY-style prose & pix."