Clerks. (comic)

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Clerks. is a series of comics published in the late 1990s by Oni Press that continue the adventures of Dante, Randal and other characters from Kevin Smith's film of the same name. Written by Smith but illustrated by varying artists, the style in these comics is very different from that of the later animated series.

The books were republished in paperback and hardcover, and were compiled into Clerks. (The Comic Books), published in March 2000.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

1 Clerks. (The Comic Book)
2 Clerks. (The Holiday Special)
3 Clerks. (The Lost Scene)
4 Where's the Beef?
5 Other appearances

[edit] Clerks. (The Comic Book)

The cover of Clerks. (The Comic Book).

After seeing that Steve-Dave and Walt the Fanboy are overcharging for the extremely popular Star Wars action figures because of the re-release of the films, Dante and Randal decide to start selling them. Randal is about to order a large stock from Frank Howell at Buy Me Toys when Jay and Silent Bob stop the order, saying that all their business is being drawn towards the toys instead of the weed.

Published: early 1997
Pencils: Jim Mahfood
Cover: Gilbert Hernandez
Letters: Sean Konot

[edit] Clerks. (The Holiday Special)

Clerks. (The Holiday Special), the series' second book.

Dante finds out his ex, Caitlin Bree, is being transferred to a new mental hospital. While he tries to visit her, Randal is trying to keep his job from rival Vincent, and Jay and Silent Bob help Santa Claus punch in orders.

Published: late 1997
Pencils: Jim Mahfood
Cover: Arthur Adams
Letters: Sean Konot

[edit] Clerks. (The Lost Scene)

The events at Julie Dwyer's wake, scripted but cut from the film, that lead to Dante and Randal being chased from the funeral parlor. The two meet Alyssa Jones (of Chasing Amy), Julie's parents (who have hated Dante since they caught him and Julie having sex), and the deceased Julie. An animated version of this scene, in the style of the television series, was included on the Clerks. 10th anniversary DVD.

Published: early 1998
Pencils: Phil Hester and Ande Parks
Cover: Duncan Fegredo

[edit] Where's the Beef?

Starting from where Dante and Randal watch the burning Quick Stop in Clerks II, the comic follows the pair as they find their job at Mooby's, meeting Becky and Elias along the way.

Published: Mid 2006
Art: Jim Mahfood
Design: John Roshell

[edit] Other appearances

"On the Perils of Cinema", a one-page comic in which Dante and Randal discuss film's effects on society, appeared in the November 1999 issue of Talk magazine.

v • d • e Kevin Smith
Films
The View Askewniverse: Clerks \| Mallrats \| Chasing Amy \| Dogma \| Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back \| Clerks II Upcoming: Untitled Horror Project \| Ranger Danger and the Danger Rangers \| Clerks: Sell Out Other: Jersey Girl \| An Evening with Kevin Smith \| An Evening With Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder Abandoned: The Green Hornet \| Superman Lives
Comics
Clerks \| Chasing Dogma \| Bluntman and Chronic \| Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do \| Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target
Notable characters
Jay and Silent Bob \| Dante \| Randal \| Banky \| Alyssa \| Leonardo \| Bluntman and Chronic \| Mooby \| Buddy Christ \| Brodie \| Willam \| Minor characters
Miscellaneous
View Askew Productions \| View Askewniverse motifs \| The Flying Car \| Clerks: The Animated Series \| Clerks: The Lost Scene \| Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash \| Silent Bob Speaks \| Trooper Clerks