Local Artist Satirizes President Trump at Phoenix Comic Convention

Cartoonist Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. satirizes President Trump in his self-published minicomics, "Amazing Arizona Comics," on sale this coming weekend at Phoenix Fan Fusion. - May 22, 2019

Phoenix Artist Celebrates Five Years of Making Free Comics

Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. is the creator of Amazing Arizona Comics, a mini-comic book series that has satirized Arizona news, culture, and history with superhero adventure since 2010. In 2011, he began sending short stories to comic books stores for Free Comic Book Day. Shops in Phoenix, Prescott, Flagstaff, and Tucson have all distributed his work. - May 05, 2016

Local Artist Celebrates Sixth Year of Arizona Satire with Monthly Multimedia Minicomic Book

Local artist Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. begins his sixth year self-publishing a superhero satire of Arizona news and culture with a monthly, multimedia minicomic book series. In 2010, the focus of Kazmierczak’s Amazing Arizona Comics was Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s overspending,... - April 30, 2015

Local Artist Celebrates Five Years of Self-Publishing with Super Bowl Comic Book

Local comic book artist Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. has been satirizing Arizona history and current events with his self-published comic book Amazing Arizona Comics for five years, and the arrival of Super Bowl XLIX to the Valley is the perfect fodder for his anniversary issue. The issue uses Super Bowl XLIX as the backdrop in a story that includes Governor Doug Ducey, North Korea’s Sony hack, racial tensions with police departments, and President Obama’s recent visit to Phoenix. - January 28, 2015

Local Artist Hopes for Steven Seagal in Arizona Governor Race

A local artist hopes Steven Seagal runs for Governor so he can satirize the action star in his superhero comic about current events. - January 25, 2014

Superhero Comic Explores State Secession, Published by Arizona-Based KaraokeFanboy Press

The latest issue of Amazing Arizona Comics explores the consequences of Arizona's potential secession from the United States -- on a parallel earth, where the secession petition succeeds. "The movement to secede is a great representation of how divided our country is, but, from a practical... - November 17, 2012

KaraokeFanboy Press, Local Artist Explores Streetcar Debate with Superheroes at Tucson Comic Con

Local artist Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. will be distributing a free mini-comic book at the Tucson Comic Con this weekend featuring the superheroes fighting among the downtown Tucson streetcar construction. - November 03, 2012

Arizona Cartoonist Expounds Obama V. Brewer Confrontation

An Arizona cartoonist has explored the ramifications of Governor Jan Brewer's controversial "finger wag" during President Barack Obama's visit to the Valley yesterday. KaraokeFanboy Press publishes "Amazing Arizona Comics," which has satirized real headlines as superhero comics. - January 28, 2012

Indie ArtHouse Features "Amazing Arizona Comics" by KaraokeFanboy Press

On Friday, August 19, 2011, Indie ArtHouse will feature the art of "Amazing Arizona Comics," a locally self-published mini-comic about superheroes experiencing real current events in Arizona. "Amazing Arizona Comics" is by Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. "When I moved back to... - August 19, 2011

Arizona-Themed Comic by KaraokeFanboy Press Makes Debut at San Diego Comic Con

"Amazing Arizona Comics," a small press comic book series about superheroes and current events in Arizona, will make its debut at the San Diego Comic Con this year. - July 12, 2011

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