Available At Stores Everywhere. Really.

This is one of those things that we've been working towards for years, but secretly suspected that it would never happen. So I'm about as surprised as you are that Goats paperback books are now available at finer comic book shops everywhere.

I should clarify.

Back in August, we met (read: stalked) the fine folks from Cold Cut Distribution at the San Diego Comic-Con. After much begging and prostration on our parts, they generously agreed to carry our titles. The "Cold Cut Prime" Wholesale Catalog for 2003 now features our books.

If you have the catalog, you can turn to page 9, in the "Not Available From Diamond" section, and see the folowing blurb accompanied by a picture of one of the volumes:

One of the earliest online comic strips is now available in graphic novel format. With an original and satirical look at such wide-ranging topics as single living, animal rights, alien invasions, and sexual dysfunction, Goats is not afraid to take a poke at anyone or anything. Recommended for fans of "Get Fuzzy" or "Bloom County". For more information, visit www.goats.com.

Ordering info for both volumes (Evil Chickens Don't Kiss: Goats Volume III and Behold The Power Of Ignorance: Goats Volume IV) is also on page 29, under Goats (as a publisher) in the "Trade Paperbacks" section, and in the full price list on page 80.

Why are we telling you all this? Because we need your help. While the book is available, comic shops won't stock the title unless there's a demand for it. So, if you would be so kind, please visit your local comic shop and ask the kind store manager to order you a copy of one of our books through the Cold Cut 2003 catalog.

Why should you order the book through your local comic book store instead of buying it here on the Goats website? Mostly because it's a great way to help support us and help us make inroads with retailers, and to show the Cold Cut folks that they made a good decision by agreeing to carry us. Also, retailers will be more likely to order additional copies for display in their store if they know that there's an eager fanbase out there waiting to purchase them. Copies on display means new readers will discover us, which is a Very Good Thing.

So, please, call or visit your local comic book shop and ask them to order you a copy of one of our books. Thanks!