SATELLITE SAM

DIAMOND CODES:

Satellite Sam #1: MAY130401 Satellite Sam #2: JUN130558 Satellite Sam #3: JUL130539 Satellite Sam #4: AUG130711 Satellite Sam #5: SEP130635 Satellite Sam #6: DEC130591 Satellite Sam #7: JAN140613 Satellite Sam #8: FEB140626 Satellite Sam #9: MAR140592 Satellite Sam #10: APR140594 Satellite Sam #11: DEC140757 Satellite Sam #12: JAN150705 Satellite Sam #13: FEB150629 Satellite Sam #14: MAR150591 Satellite Sam #15: APR150669

Satellite Sam vol 1: NOV130453 Satellite Sam vol 2: JUN140515 Satellite Sam vol 3: JUN150535

Satellite Sam Deluxe HC: AUG150514

SYNOPSIS: Set in the golden age of television, the star of an afternoon kids’ sci-fi serial called “Satellite Sam” is found dead in an apartment with boxes full of dirty secrets and dirtier photographs. When the pieces of his fa- ther’s death don’t add up, his alcoholic son leaps into the limelight on his journey to learn the truth -- about his father, and himself.

CREATORS:

Matt Fraction (writer, co-creator): ODY-C (Image), SATELLITE SAM (Image), HAWKEYE (Marvel), CASANOVA (Image)

Howard Chaykin (artist, co-creator): AMERICAN FLAGG! (), BLACK KISS and BLACK KISS 2, (Dynamite)

CROSS-SALE OPPORTUNITIES (If you enjoy these, you may enjoy Satellite Sam): STUMPTOWN, THE FADE-OUT, BLACK KISS, the novels of James Ellroy, or shows like MAD MEN or THE AFFAIR

JUMPING ON POINTS: Readers ideally begin with issue #1.

MISC: The series has currently concluded with issue #15. The Deluxe Hardcover collects all 15 issues plus an extra coda to the series. Currently under development at Universal Television. QUOTES: “Satellite Sam"... (is) where Fraction and Chaykin have perfected their synergy in an issue that smoothly cruises along even as its story ramps up. It's the showcase of a series that has consistently remained among one of ' best titles.” –Jim Johnson,

“…”Satellite Sam” offers the best of both creators; a strong family story told through images that excite, that tease and that have so much energy in them that you can’t help but get excited to see what’s going to happen on each new page.” –The Best Shots team,

“‘Satellite Sam’ is about as much fun as you can have while feeling like you’re seeing something you shouldn’t, and one of the more involving, implicating comic-reading experiences to be had.” –Michelle White, Multiversity Comics