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.
10.31.2006
Roundup of some of the Halloween pumpkins that've been making the rounds of the interwebs: old-school Cylon, via Newsarama; the Mac-o-Lantern, via D(B), and this selection via M+D(M).Update: A history of Halloween, via Slashdot.
Bram 
10.30.2006
Wow. Can't believe I made it this long without Spamusement. Bram 10.29.2006
Been rereading the two Vertigo Midnight, Mass* series from a few years back — not because of the time of year, but because, in a totally random discovery, filled the issues I was missing from the first run in Baltimore. Good stuff, not without its weaknesses, but too bad it didn't take off into a series.* No good "official" links; I suggest you Google** it, adding Vertigo and/or Rozum to get a whole bunch of articles and reviews.
** Sorry, shouldn't be verbing Google. (Via Adfreak).
Bram 10.28.2006
Don't have cable, so I've got to wait 'til February for Sword of Storms to make it to DVD. If you've got Cartoon Network, check it out tonight and let me know if I should add it to my queue. Bram 10.27.2006
Sure, the name's all type geek, but the comedy's all slapstick. Bram 10.26.2006
New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast's Halloween horror. Bram 10.25.2006
The long overdue "feature" update is now up at 7000 BC. In addition to Ryk's book, we've got a bunch of other new things in the store, including Funk 2. Bram 10.24.2006
Chris always has beautiful photos, but I especially enjoyed his recent Water Spirits. Bram 10.23.2006
Terrific article on Garry Trudeau and the B.D. storyline by Gene Weingarten in yesterday's Post. Bram 10.22.2006
Order code for the upcoming Mr. Big trade: NOV06 3846. Get your comic shop to order a bunch! Bram 10.21.2006
Batman loses to, among others, Mary Richards (she does, after all, have spunk). The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived from the book of the same name. Also, I understand what the author of the list is getting at, but Smokey Bear did live, y'know. I've been to his grave. Bram 10.20.2006
After some time away from her blog, a new illustration from Deb. Bram 10.19.2006
"I can’t believe I just did that. Oh, s**t. Oh, man." Bram 10.18.2006
The adoblogosphere is all abuzz about the new Sony Bravia ad "Paint", the sequel to the really, really popular (Adfreak notes one version on YouTube's been viewed 3.5 million times) "Balls". All sorts of behind-the-scenes stuff at the site as well. Bram Uh oh.
Bram 10.17.2006
Today, a day in the life of the UK. Bram 10.16.2006
Marc sent me a sneak preview of the special edition of Tales To Bewilder — featuring Jet Danger, Agent of R.A.N.G.E.R., as well as Evan and Matt's long-awaited League of Lincoln (which was a surprise to me). He'll have them at the Repercussion Comics table at the Dallas Comic Con at the end of the month. Bram 10.15.2006
Raph emailed along The NYT's review of Masters of American Comics the other day. The way I heard it, so many pieces were omitted not because they might potentially offend viewers, but for more practical concerns, a decision made at the show's outset. And here's Art Speigelman's explanation for withdrawing from the show. Bram 10.14.2006
At SPX— going on right now — Silent Devil has announced that they're starting a new imprint, Little Foot, and Matt and Carol's Mr. Big is going to be their first release. We've known that for months. Anyway, since we're here and not there, we're off to try and see the balloons this weekend. Bram 10.13.2006
This is an unfortunate setback for proponents of comics in libraries and of rational thought. Update: an editorial on the slippery slope of the decision. Via The Comics Reporter. Bram 10.12.2006
Sigh. For the first time in four years (three as attendees, last year behind the table), we're going to miss SPX. The DCC is going to be well represented, with Matt and Andrew, Evan, and Rafer. If you're there, be sure to stop by and check out their work. Bram 10.10.2006
After way, way too much struggling with Flickr (it's that close to being a good interface), some highlights from the 7000 BC photo set have made their way to the 24 Hour Comics Day group. Bram 10.09.2006
Recent article in the WSJ about the phenomenon of "blooks" — books derived from blogs — used as its main example the manga book Demon Wife Diaries from Ameba Books, based on the blog by "Kazuma" Bram 10.08.2006
24 Hour Comics Day is all over now, but I was liveblogging it. Follow our progress — and that of participants from around the world — at the 24 Hour Comics Blog. Or skip straight to the last three dispatches from New Mexico here, here, and here; our first one got lost 'cause I was accidentally posting to the wrong blog. Update: all the photos are at Flickr. Bram 10.07.2006
Right now, we're at 24 Hour Comics Day at True Believers. A bunch of the 7000 BC gang is here along with about 18-20 other folks, working to finish 24 pages in the next 24 hours. Monica's hard at work on hers; I'm just providing support, catching up on some writing. Bram 10.03.2006
Raph points to this article about Charles Frazier's new book, out today.Away on a business trip for the rest of the week. Back in time to help 7000 BC out with — if not participate in — the 24 Hours Comics Day event at TBCG.
Bram 10.02.2006
Canada=Mars. At least for now. Bram 10.01.2006
It's a few weeks old, but just ran across this interview with the writer of Action Philosophers. Bram 
