Thirteen

In all the swirling craziness and running around and whatnot, I haven't really had time to talk about the Fact that October marks the 13 Year Anniversary of TORC Press.  I dunno if 13 is a big deal or not, but it feels like a pretty good chunk of time to me.  Anyway, in celebration, here's some Notes and/or Funfacts...

-- TORC Press originally had all of its comics printed on cheap paper at a small copy shop 2 hours away.  These comics were originally only given away to friends and family.  They were fat and clunky.  In 2003, TORC Press had its first comic printed by an actual, professional printer.  These books were also kinda fat and clunky, and were completely in Black & White, including the Cover.  Since then, TORC Press has went through two additional Print Companies until 2012, when TORC Press acquired a Copy Machine.  Now all TORC Press books are Printed In House.  Since the process is now much cheaper, TORC Press can now afford to produce a variety of vibrant, full color books.  I just think it's funny that I started out printing comics on a copy machine, and now I'm right back where I started.

--  TORC Press has exhibited comics in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, and California.

-- With the Publication of "SDF" #2, TORC Press has Published 94 Comix.  That means that either in late 2012 or early 2013, TORC Press will publish its 100th Comic.  Not bad for a guy that also works full time in a sawmill.

--  The flagship character of TORC Press is Cactus Joe the Clown, who was created in 1997, two years before the publication of the first TORC Press book, "Pulp Horrorshow" (volume 1) #1.  It has been, and continues to be, the stated goal of TORC Press to continue to evolve and expand the life and times of The Clown throughout the duration of its existence.  In addition to the Clown, we are currently very excited about two of our newer characters, namely, the Death Moth and Octopus Jones.

Anyway, it's been a long, wild ride, and I'm looking forward to the Future.  What kinda crazy comix will I create next year, or ten years down the road?  Who knows?  But I'm excited to find out.