The Tower of the Comic Book Freaks, Issue 8

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By Ron Kasman

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Fourth of July, 1971. Five awkward, young men drive to New York City to attend the '71 comic convention in search of love, sex, art, comic books and a glimpse at the city's wicked underbelly. What they encounter changes their lives forever. Visit a pivotal time as comics change from a business to an art form. Meet Allan Caldwell, comic artist, blacklisted since the 1950s for his testimony to the U.S. Congressional Inquiry. Tour the greatest city in America during a period of social disintegration. THIS ISSUE: "Mom is Wondering When I'll Be Home". Harold goes to the top of the Empire State Building where he contemplates his situation. Confused, he returns to his hotel room when June comes by and they consider a future together. Then they carry out a scheme to help Harold fulfill his artistic ambitions while assisting June gain acceptance within her family. The scheme involves the art contest and the street person who earlier stole T-Bone's portfolio. All stories come together this concluding issue as our five comic book men, now a little more sophisticated, depart New York with some of new friends.

The Tower of the Comic Book Freaks, Issue 8