The last person he thought he'd ever see is back, and she needs his help. Suddenly, Tyler McAllister is drawn back into the world that he thought he had left behind — of metahuman espionage and all-too-human betrayal — that nearly cost him his life.
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Vol. 2:
Raised By Squirrels: Los Alamos
Reluctantly reunited, Tyler and Rose have rejoined the SQRL, the covert agency that nearly destroyed them. Now, in Los Alamos, the discoveries they make about the organization's history will lead to even more mystery — and greater danger.
This book collects issues 8 through 11 of Raised By Squirrels, a gallery of new art, and the first four Squirrel Tales.
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Vol. 1:
Raised By Squirrels
Our first trade paperback features: a full-color cover; issues one through seven plus Bookman's Afternoon; and a gallery of cool art from the talented people of DC Conspiracy and 7000 BC.
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1.12
The Mountain, Part 1
Rose and Tyler move to press their advantage — but first, they have to get out of Los Alamos alive.download issue 1.12 pdf
Squirrel Tales:
Reginald, Part 1
A lifetime ago, Reginald joined the SQRL and left his world behind. Guest artist Jeff Benham.download pdf
1.11
Los Alamos, Conclusion
Somebody's going to pay for what happened to Reginald.download issue 1.11 pdf
Squirrel Tales:
Janet, Part 1
She's got what might be the toughest job at the SQRL. Guest artist Pete Ziomek.download pdf
1.10
Los Alamos, Part 3
Tempers flare under the mesa as trouble pays Reginald a visit.download issue 1.10 pdf
Squirrel Tales:
Rose, Part 1
Next on the couch: Rose, with a story from her pre-SQRL days. Guest artist Dale Deforest.download pdf
1.9
Los Alamos, Part 2
With the aid of a new ally, Tyler and Rose begin unearthing what really happened in Los Alamos.download issue 1.9 pdf
Squirrel Tales:
Bookman, Part 1
The first issue in our new series sheds some light on Bookman's past. Guest artist Jeff Kilburn.download pdf
1.8
Los Alamos, Part 1
The trail to Gabriel takes Tyler and Rose to New Mexico — and leads to a discovery in an unanticipated place.download issue 1.8 pdf
1.7
Backup, Part 2
Big trouble down on the server farm, and Bookman has to make the call.download issue 1.7 pdf
1.5
Coffee Break
More of Tyler and Rose's past is revealed, but the stroll down memory lane takes an unexpected turn.download issue 1.5 pdf
1.4
Research Project
Tyler begins to uncover the secret history of a secret organization.download issue 1.4 pdf
1.35
Bookman's Afternoon
The director of the S.Q.R.L. needs a break. Web-only!download issue 1.35 pdf
1.3
Rose Remembers
Life sucks... and then you have to leave your partner to die.download issue 1.3 pdf
1.2
Malta — Five Years Ago
It was supposed to be a routine surveillance op — how could it go so wrong?download issue 1.2 pdf
1.1
Raised By Squirrels
The last person he thought he'd ever see is back — and she needs his help.download issue 1.1 pdf
Some of our other work
New!
Target Story Preview
With artwork by Marc Haines. Download a 4-page preview of this upcoming stand-alone story featuring S.Q.R.L. operative Target.download pdf
New!
Death, Cold As Steel
With artwork by Jamie Chase. The trade paperback collects the complete three-issue miniseries about the early days of the S.Q.R.L., plus bonus materials.available from Panel Press
New West Preview
With artwork by Caleb Yeider. In a harsh future Santa Fe, years after California has dropped off the map, a stranger rides into town.download pdf
Autumn
A short story created for 7000 BC's upcoming collection of hospital-themed stories.download pdf
Memories of a Long Weekend in New Orleans
Our contribution to the Hurricane Relief Anthology put out by Red City Comics and The Baton Rouge Cartoonist Society.download pdf
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Daily-ish posts from (usually) Bram and (sometimes) Monica about comics in general, this comic in particular, art, design, publishing, visual culture, and far, far too many things about actual squirrels.
5.17.2008
The report from New Comic Night:- Casanova #14 — I've not read much Pynchon or Vonnegut, but the way I remember them, the sort of things that irked me about their work irritate me here. How does this get to be a regular purchase then? First, Monica likes it. The art is amazing; it was my first exposure to Gabriel Ba, and when he left, I almost dropped it there until I saw Fabio Moon — and the "two-color" design is clever and works in service to the story. It's one of the $1.99 Image series that delivers maximum story for minimum cost (note to Warren: more Fell, please KTHX). But mostly, there's such a sense of fun to the whole series, clearly a labor of love for all involved, and that's infectious. This issue concludes my favorite story arc yet, where Casanova wasn't even in the story (well, kinda, as revealed here), so we'll see where it goes.
- With Thunderbolts #120, things really picked up in this arc. It's been an enjoyable read, but pretty much the perfect example of decompression, just stretching out the tale. I'm a big fan of about 60% of Ellis' stuff, mostly his take on the "underwear perverts" that he so enjoys putting down, and this is an entertaining, gritty read about unpleasant people doing awful things.
- Talking with Chris at the LCS about last week's Fraction's Iron Man, he found it weak, preferring Favreau's Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas. Talked me into buying it. And, decompression? You're soaking in it. A few-minute read, setup that could've taken half an issue. But the premise looks like it could be fun, the tone is right. Whether I follow this will depend on what else is out that week.
- At last week's 7000 BC meeting, Josh passed along his minicomic Hotshower #4. Six or so months ago, he was a writer looking for an artist, and I recommended that he just start drawing, given the glut of writers around here. Now he's writing and drawing regular issues, heavily comix-influenced, mostly autobiographical (or are they?) vignettes. And he's laying it all out there in a unique, raw style, circling around some recurring themes and revealing more, bit by bit. There's a lot of adult material, a fair amount of it pretty uncomfortable, but it puts most of those autobio comics out there to shame.
Bram 
5.11.2008
Last night, headed to the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture for the preview party for the exhibition Comic Art Indigène. It's an unusual premise, but there's some nice historical pieces presented along with some inventive contemporary work that, combined with the presentation and writing, bring it all together. Bram 5.10.2008
The report from New Comic Night:- Midnighter #19 — why am I buying this? (Short answer: sometimes it's all that's in my pull box.) I don't believe anyone's really added anything to The Authority beyond Ellis and Millar. The first arc, Pairing Ennis and Sprouse, was entertaining enough, but didn't find either at their best and didn't add anything to the Midnighter mythology. Subsequent issues were uneven (BKV's a standout), but I had faith that Giffen would put together a good continuing story when he came on board. The first arc had promise and then just kind of … ended. It picks up in this arc, which moves along well enough, but still isn't terribly compelling. Maybe it'll all hang together better as one big read.
- Avengers/Invaders #1 got picked up because not much else was in my pull box this week (see above) and I got the sketchbook at FCBD last week. Recently finished Winter Soldier, so I'm not buying the young, naive Bucky who's narrating (and narrating, and narrating) this issue. Seems like an homage to several old-style comics, with time travel and big fights, and Spidey wisecracking (and wisecracking, and wisecracking), but so far, not really bringing too much that's new. Maybe I'll give it another issue because this one's all setup, but so far, not the epic I was hoping for.
- Invincible Iron Man #1 — don't really have a history with Shellhead, but I'm following Fraction. And this one's worth it. Again, a lot of setup in this one, but handles it deftly with clever narration and a promising premise that doesn't rely on too much familiarity with what's going on in the MU now. Picks up some on where the truncated The Order left off, but stands on its own with a cast of characters with distinctive voices and agendas. This'll be a regular purchase.
Bram 5.09.2008
Seems that the Library of Congress has been given the original art to Amazing Fantasy #15. It's not often that I wish I was back in DC. Bram New Bond covers. Looks to be a whole rethinking and repackaging, probably a good idea. Is it just me and my laptop/browser, or are those covers popups not filling the frame? Anyhoo, love the 007 Penguin logo.
Posted to an old link about cover redesigns 'round this time last year, but the Penguin article rightfully notes that everyone's been beholden to the movie imagery. Not that their stuff doesn't remind me of something, it's very much its own design and approach.
(Via Coudal)
Bram 5.08.2008
New Richard Thompson book! Did you hear me? New book! Bram 5.07.2008
An analysis of the opening pages of Scalped #3 — which you have no good reason for not having read by now. OK, I'm part of the problem, only getting the trades (and having just picked up 2), but the stuff they're doing with that series is extraordinary.Via Blog@Newsarama.
Bram (One of) Chip Kidd's covers for Time. Showing he's a genius, and he can do the predictable, safe stuff, too; plus Neville Brody shows he's still got typographic skillz.
Via GD USA's email newsletter.
Bram 5.06.2008
When they're sifting through the rubble of our civilization, I suspect this will figure heavily in the discoveries. Bram 5.04.2008
Marc sent along some breakdowns for a comic we're doing. One of the things I like so much about his artwork is the character he brings to, well, the characters. This is a visual medium, so it adds so much to the story and does a lot of the work of the writer. Even in his sketches, it's evident, so here's a selection from a few of the panels. Bram 
