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A darkly funny graphic novel
It started with a love story.It got out of hand.
In 1994 Texas, a couch surfer falls for an ambitious artist. Decades later, police surround him. This is his side of the story.
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“Don’t Tell My Wife I’m a Cult Leader is a demented hoot. Great story and characters that pop. Steinberg and Diaz have made a bizarre contemporary classic!”
Book 1 · 384 pages · Full color
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PAPERBACK · FEBRUARY 23, 2027
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“The illustrations fit the tone of the dialogue perfectly. It pulls you in.”
Inside the graphic novel
Before you judge Floyd, hear him out.
Mandy has a vision. Floyd has the ambition to make it happen. Their rebellious romance draws a band of outcasts into a movement—and Floyd is convinced he’s doing the right thing.
Love, ambition, and a dangerous amount of conviction.
More about the story
The story begins in the dystopian hellscape known also as the Present Day, where an older, seasoned Floyd faces the ultimate showdown, surrounded by oppressive state authorities.
As he reflects on his uncanny odyssey, Floyd reveals how his underdog saga rocked the dawn of the digital age.
It’s 1994. The world faces an impending apocalypse known today as the Internet. Floyd Simmons, a couch surfer turned rebel, and Mandy, an artist on the verge of fame, spark a revolutionary romance in which Mandy's creative vision for the world collides with Floyd's unyielding ambition and relentless drive for glory.
Don’t Tell My Wife I’m a Cult Leader is an odyssey that blends dark comedy with a disruptive love story that sparks the spiritual evolution of Floyd’s band of outcasts as they fight and rise together—igniting a generation of rogues and heretics primed to forge the new millennium.
Meet Todd Steinberg & Jocelyn Diaz
The writer
Writer and time-traveling Texan, Todd Steinberg, graduated high school in 1994, just as the bygone era crashed headfirst into cyberspace.
Todd draws cinematic inspiration from Tarantino to the Coen Brothers and is greatly influenced by TV legends like Mike Judge and The Simpsons. He charmingly balances nostalgia with innovation to craft endearing, offbeat characters within quirky and resonant narratives that Gen Xers and their protégés will find irresistibly engaging.
The artist
The artist is globetrotting diva, Jocelyn Diaz, who spent over a decade as an animator for Disney, working on films and TV shows such as Tarzan 2, Timon & Pumbaa, and House of Mouse.
The collaboration
The two have collaborated on numerous projects in the recent past, including toy designs, animation shorts, and a children's book series called Stubz and Stiltz. This is their first graphic novel together.
What readers are saying
Johna patent attorney from Marina del Rey, CaliforniaIt's genius. Lovable loser Floyd, whose self-unaware story of stumbling into becoming a cult leader left me laughing and wondering what happens next.
Michelea freelance seamstress from Oklahoma CityI like the fast pacing, clever framing and great character introductions in the first chapter. I’m excited to see how the story unfolds.
Sergea software developer from Sioux Falls, South DakotaCult Leader has a zany, but coherent narrative. I loved the well-paced character development and visual Easter eggs.
Joea retired graphic designer from FinlandI liked the work from the title itself. Dark and satirical humor as well as anti-heroes have always been appealing to me. I enjoyed the way the timeline unfolds. The story and the characters are enjoyable to follow and I can't wait for the next chapter.
Arsènea performance artist from CanadaI dig the dialogue and story. If Cult Leader keeps delivering like this, I can't wait to see where it goes.
Alisona copywriter in St. LouisI love it. It’s different. The illustrations fit the tone of the dialogue perfectly. It pulls you in.
Damianan aircraft technician from AustraliaGreat job of keeping me engaged and interested in the story. Looking forward to how things finish with Floyd. What I’m enjoying most is the dialogue, the conversations.
Brada marketing agency owner from Dallas, TexasCult Leader has the potential to be the next big franchise in graphic novels. Packed with nuanced humor and emotive characters, it definitely leaves me wanting more!
Andya journalist in Austin, TexasThis entertaining tale of a pathetic misanthrope who, despite his best efforts at wrecking lives, inspires hope in a community. If you've ever stumbled into a reluctant friendship, found true love at a low point, or succeeded when you least expected to, you'll relate to Floyd and his journey.
Kevina magician in Middlesex, New JerseyDuuuuuudddee!! It is absolutely gorgeous looking and freakin' hilarious. Can't wait to see where this goes because you've got gold.
Toddthe author of Don't Tell My Wife I'm a Cult LeaderYou made it all the way to the bottom of the reviews, I'm proud of you. Not many have made it this far. Here's your prize.
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What’s in Book 1?
The first volume of Don’t Tell My Wife I’m a Cult Leader: 384 pages of full-color story and artwork. This is the beginning of Floyd’s story, which continues in the series.
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