Cavalcade of CHAOS! #1

Now available at COMIC BOOK WORLD, find the premier issue of our first underground title series CAVALCADE OF CHAOS!

Preview pages below.

GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE!

Starting May 28th you can find our ALL-NEW original series CAVALCADE OF CHAOS at the one and only COMIC BOOK WORLD in Louisville, KY. It's true!

Through the months of May and June the comic book is FREE on the stands and features FIENDY and JOSEPH! The title series continues an Underground Comix tradition and will be published solely in Louisville on a monthly basis and available only at COMIC BOOK WORLD.

We're very pleased and excited to be premiering CHAOS at COMIC BOOK WORLD. It has long been considered the BEST shop of its kind in all of Kentucky and Indiana. I'd wager Ohio, too! Check it out for yourself, and when you do say hello to Doug and ask him about Bad Halo Comix.

Thanks, Doug!

The Original FIENDY in FULL COLOR

First published in the January 2011 issue of Heavy Metal Magazine.

Her Brother's Real Dad

Lost

What if...

GODZILLA!

Looks like Big-G is about to have some legal problems.

SICK OF IT!

Door to Door

Getting FRANTIC with Dale Jones

Dale Jones is a comic you do not forget. And he’s one of those comics you MUST SEE LIVE in a club (or anywhere!). While you’ve probably seen him on TV (most notably NBC’s Last Comic Standing) there’s a LOT you’re missing.

A good example is reading a single panel gag. The joke itself may be good on paper. You might smile or even chuckle. Very rarely do you see one that actually makes you “laugh out loud”. But you and your friends will sit around and tell the same joke, and your neighbors will call the police because of all the noise your laughter is making. It’s just not the same.

The thing that makes Dale funny is Dale. His jokes are funny, yes. But like the single panel gag on paper his act is something you very much appreciate in person, and with as many friends as possible.

The last time I saw Dale (before the Louisville Improv closed) he had the audience in such a roar it was as loud as a Katy Perry concert with thousands of tweenies. Wait. I mean an AC/DC concert. Point is I laughed so hard I couldn’t catch my breath. Yes. He’s that funny.

Do yourself a favor: once you’ve read this interview go to his site, check out his calendar and see when he’s coming to your city. GO TO HIS SHOW! You’re welcome.

BAD HALO COMIX

Tell us a story from your childhood. Did that experience influence your path to becoming a comic?

DALE

I don’t have any specific stories. Maybe I’ve blocked them. I know first thru third grade for me was a nightmare. That’s when I found out if I was funny my underwear didn’t go over my head that day.

BAD HALO COMIX

Can you remember what your first experience with live standup was?

DALE

Tuesday Jan 12,1993 - 3 min at Zanies in Nashville,TN. I bombed horribly. Got one laugh that night and that’s all it took. I was addicted. I came offstage feeling like a million dollars. People were staring at me wondering why I was so happy. From that day on I was at that club every time the doors opened and 2 yrs later I went full time.

BAD HALO COMIX

So if you hadn’t become a comic what would you be doing instead?

DALE

I’d probably be dead. I’m not kidding. Before standup my goals included seeing how much I could drink.

BAD HALO COMIX

Tell us about your experience with NBC and Last Comic Standing. How did it affect your career?

DALE

At the time, Last Comic was an emotional roller coaster. I always over analyze things. I had convinced myself - This is it. Do or die. But it’s never do or die. It’s just a step. Another step. I know that now. Stand up is marathon not a race. That goes for any career. I know that sounds corny but it’s true.

I didn’t make it as far on the show as I would have liked to but I still got a lot more out of it than I ever thought I would. Because of Last Comic I found my manager. Well actually he found me. He sent me an email and said “Congrats! You’re going to need a manager soon.” And I replied. “Well since you’re the only person who’s offered….. Congrats! You got the job!” Since that day his has helped me tremendously with everything. Personal and professional. I wouldn’t be where I am right now without him.

BAD HALO COMIX

Your act is very… uhm… active. There’s a lot that you do with your body. Your face is very expressive. A few ticks here and there. How does all this relate to your routine?

DALE

As far back as I can remember I loved watching Abbott & Costello, Looney Tunes, Jerry Lewis, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Tom & Jerry and Laurel & Hardy reruns. Then I moved on to Tim Conway & Don Knotts. Then came Steve Martin, Richard Pryor and Saturday Night Live. Followed by Bobcat Goldthwait, Howie Mandel, Bob Nelson. The list goes on and on. I just love physical humor. I also love quick one-liners - Rodney Dangerfield, Steven Wright. So I do my best to combine the two. Anything I’m doing onstage relates to the routine. Facial ticks, fidgeting, whatever it is that day. I use everything.

BAD HALO COMIX

As a comic is it important to stay current with your material?

DALE

For me, the most important thing is to have material that you love performing. That will keep you current. If you’re not having a good time the audience can smell it. And they will resent you for wasting their time.

BAD HALO COMIX

There seems to be a lot of meanness and crude humor in comedy today. You’re one of those rare comics who manages to make the crowds roar with laughter without “going blue”, as they used to say. You may tow the line from time to time, but there’s far worse out there. Even on TV. Is it something natural to you, or are you sometimes tempted to push it? Is there a line you won’t cross?

DALE

That is pretty natural to me. I can be very blue sometimes. It depends on the venue. But it always comes from an innocent place. I hate making fun of people. That’s the line I won’t cross. Unless you’re heckling me and messing up the show. Then all bets are off.

BAD HALO COMIX

Now for the bomb: It’s inevitable that even the best of the best may have an off night. While I’ve never seen you bomb (can’t even imagine it!) is that something a comic can prepare for?

DALE

Here’s the truth - EVERYONE BOMBS. If a comic says they’ve never bombed they’re a liar. And you can’t prepare for it. It’s personal. You’re baring your soul to drunk strangers and being rejected. All you can do is try to learn from it. And write like crazy to stop it from happening again. But it will. I like to call it - The Great Humbler.

BAD HALO COMIX

From what I’ve seen in your shows there isn’t a lot of space to be filled by hecklers. Too much laughter. But there are always a few. How do you respond to them now compared to your early act?

DALE

In the early days I would scream “Shut the Fuck Up!” Clever huh? Not so much. That caused more damage. Now I do it the right way. I let them babble until the crowd hates them. When the whole room is on your side, handling a heckler is a cake walk. You can’t lose. Unless they’re armed. But that’s another story.

BAD HALO COMIX

As for being on the inside of the business of comedy on the road these days, how does it compare to what you imagined when you were young and dreaming of becoming a comic?

DALE

When I started out I didn’t have a plan. I just wanted to be a comic. I didn’t even expect to get paid for 10 yrs. So every day is a surprise to me.

BAD HALO COMIX

Speaking of being young, there was a time when you couldn’t turn what you were doing into a career. What did you have to do to make ends meet?

DALE

When I started going to open mike nights in Nashville I did standup at night and worked my factory job during the day. Two years later I quit the factory and became a full time comic. Since then I’ve never had another job. Stand up is it. I’m very blessed.

BAD HALO COMIX

So you’re here now (been for awhile), on your way to becoming a household name and making a lot of people laugh. What have you discovered about the people doing the same thing you are? Is there a sense of community between yourselves (comics) and club operators? Or does that old school tradition of “us vs. them” still exist?

DALE

The Us vs Them will always exist. But I’ve surrounded myself with people who don’t think that way. Now I just see it that everyone has a goal. And if you help people reach their goal, they will help you reach yours.

BAD HALO COMIX

What kind of rivalries have you seen between other comics? Other than your wife do you have a rival yourself?

DALE

Here’s what I know - You can’t spend your time watching people pass you by. It will drive you crazy and make you bitter. Keep your head in your notebook. Everyone’s journey is different. My biggest and only rival is the voice in my head that tells me I’m not good enough and I beat him every time I write a new joke.

BAD HALO COMIX

Do you have a favorite city to perform in? If so which club do you love returning to?

DALE

I have two favorites - The Punchline in Atlanta and McCurdy’s in Sarasota,FL. The owners and staff at both clubs are my family.

BAD HALO COMIX

Finally, if a future heckler is reading this interview is there something you’d like them to yell out at your next show?

DALE

I’d like them to yell, “We love you Dale!” But only once.

Next time you see Dale (at one of his shows or on the street, or in a public restroom) tell him how much you love him. He loves being loved.

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American Comedy Awards 2014

The 2014 “American Comedy Awards” honored those who have achieved new heightsduring the past year in both film and television, as well as pay tribute to some of comedy’s most enduring personalities. The winners were announced on Thursday night and the full list is below.

The telecast acknowledged the work of stand-ups, those who specialize in movies and the actors and actresses who are seen by millions on TV every week.

The 2014 “American Comedy Awards” WINNERS and Nominees:

Comedy Film

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
The Heat
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Nebraska
This Is the End – WINNER!!

Comedy Actor — Film

Bruce Dern, Nebraska
Will Ferrell, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues – WINNER!!
Jonny Knoxville, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Simon Pegg, The World’s End
Seth Rogen, This Is the End

Comedy Actress — Film

Lake Bell, In a World…
Sandra Bullock, The Heat
Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Enough Said
Melissa McCarthy, The Heat – WINNER!!
Kristen Wiig, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Comedy Director — Film

Paul Feig, The Heat
Spike Jonze, Her
Alexander Payne, Nebraska
Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg, This Is the End – WINNER!!
Edgar Wright, The World’s End

Comedy Screenplay

The Heat, written by Katie Dippold – WINNER!!
Her, written by Spike Jonze
Nebraska, written by Bob Nelson
This Is the End, written by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg
The World’s End, written by Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright

Comedy Series

Brooklyn Nine Nine
Modern Family
Parks and Recreation – WINNER!!
Saturday Night Live
Veep

*Johnny Carson Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill Cosby* (read story below)

Alternative Comedy Series

Archer
Drunk History
Key & Peele – WINNER!!
Kroll Show
Portlandia

Late Night Talk Show

The Colbert Report – TIE – WINNERS!!
Conan
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – TIE – WINNERS!!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Comedy Actor — TV

Fred Armisen, Portlandia
Jason Bateman, Arrested Development
Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele
Jordan Peele, Key & Peele
Andy Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Comedy Actress — TV

Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Lena Dunham, Girls
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation – WINNER!!
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer

Comedy Supporting Actor — TV

Aziz Ansari, Parks and Recreation
Will Arnett, Arrested Development
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live – WINNER!!
Tony Hale, Veep

Comedy Supporting Actress — TV

Vanessa Bayer, Saturday Night Live
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live – WINNER!!
Chelsea Peretti, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Aubrey Plaza, Parks and Recreation

Comedy Writing — TV

Arrested Development
The Colbert Report
Key & Peele
Modern Family – WINNER!!
Parks and Recreation

Comedy Directing — TV

Arrested Development
Eastbound & Down
Key & Peele
Modern Family
Parks and Recreation

Comedy Special of the Year

Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive
Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore
Louis C.K.: Oh My God – WINNER!!
Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles

Club Comic

Maria Bamford – WINNER!!
Bill Burr
Jerrod Carmichael
Ron Funches
Kyle Kinane
Sebastian Masicalco
Sean Patton
Brian Regan
Rory Scoval
Doug Stanhope

Viral Video

Bad Lip Reading – The NFL: A Bad Lip Reading – WINNER!!
James Franco & Seth Rogen – Bound 3
The Gregory Brothers – Dead Giveaway (Charles Ramsey Cleveland Hero Remix)
MisterEpicMann – How Animals Eat Their Food
Steve Kardynal – Miley Cyrus: Wrecking Ball (Chatroulette Version)
ze frank – Sad Cat Diary
BriTANicK – Sexy Pool Party
Shivvv96 – Taylor Swift: I Knew You Were Trouble (Goat Edition)
Ylvis – What Does the Fox Say?”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! – Worst Twerk Fail EVER – Girl Catches Fire

Did your favorite WIN??

Seth Rogen celebrated a double win at the 2014 American Comedy Awards for his film This Is The End.

In the pre-taped ceremony, which aired in the U.S. on Thursday (08May14), stars gathered at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City for a night honouring the cream of the comedy world.

Rogen was the toast of the night, as he and producing partner Evan Goldberg won Comedy Director - Film in addition to Comedy Film of 2014 for their apocalyptic farce.

In television, Amy Poehler also walked away with two trophies, including Comedy Actress - TV and Comedy Series for Parks and Recreation.

Former Saturday Night Live star Bill Hader took home the award for Comedy Supporting Actor - TV for his work on the sketch show.

Will Ferrell and Melissa McCarthy picked up awards for Comedy Actor and Actress - Film respectively and the Late Night Talk Show prize was a tie between The Colbert Report and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Duo Key & Peele won trophies for both Comedy Directing - TV and Alternative Comedy Series.

Chris Rock was on hand to deliver veteran funnyman Bill Cosby with the Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence, in honor of his outstanding work over the past 50 years.
Upon receiving his award, Cosby quipped, "Those of you who are too young (to remember), that to go on the Carson show meant something big for your career. Johnny would introduce you, and you'd do your (set) and you were paid $340. They had no idea that I was four years from the projects. That's a lot of money."

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Your Neighbor

Ya know, I think I am just a wee bit uncomfortable with preaching. I try to avoid voicing my opinions on politics, sports and religion. For some, all three are one and the same. I let my work speak for me and I value that everyone who takes in the work can get something different.

It has often pained me to restrain myself because I am an outspoken person, so I channel that back into the work. At my best, I am bringing some laughter into people's lives while leaving a thought-provoking impression. At my worse, I'm causing some confusion. I'm okay with both.

Sometimes the restraints of a single panel gag (or even a sixty-eight page graphic novel) are inadequate to convey what you need to express and you need to turn to the ole fashion words published on a blog. And here I am!

I would like for you to take just a moment to consider your neighbor. Yes, your actual neighbor. If in that moment you can transform that neighbor into someone your heart recognizes as your family and you can pass that moment of transformation onto anyone who will listen, you will have the power to change the world.

If you can accomplish such a transformation in your way of thinking it will then be an easy thing to consider a stranger, and likewise think of a stranger as your family; your very own blood-relative.

By now, science has helped us to acknowledge that we are all related in some fashion. If you can, just for a single moment, reflect internally and transform your neighbor into your family, what fascinating achievements lie in your future.