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The Scumbag (Single Issues)
Series · 12
books · 2020-2022

Books in series

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#1

The Scumbag #1

2020

"JAZZ APPLE ARMAGEDDON," Part One The fate of the world rests in the hands of the worst person on it! NEW ONGOING SERIES from the writer of DEADLY CLASS! RICK REMENDER launches an all-new comedy espionage series, THE SCUMBAG—the story of Ernie Ray Clementine, a profane, illiterate, drug-addicted biker with a fifth-grade education. He’s the only thing standing between us and total Armageddon because this dummy accidentally received a power-imbuing serum, making him the world’s most powerful super spy. This new ongoing series will feature a murderers’ row of all-star artistic talent rotating each issue. The first issue showcases the stunning work of LEWIS LaROSA, with subsequent chapters and covers by brilliant talents such as ANDREW ROBINSON, ERIC POWELL, TULA LOTAY, WES CRAIG, ROLAND BOSCHI, SIMONE DI MEO, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE, DUNCAN FEGREDO, YANICK PAQUETTE, MIKE McKONE, DAVE JOHNSON, MORENO DINISIO, and many more!
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#2

The Scumbag #2

2020

"JAZZ APPLE ARMAGEDDON," Part Two The Central Authority meets Ernie’s demands to help save the world, and he meets his new partner Sister Mary. Together, they uncover a terrible plot by the terrorist group Scorpionus. Will Agent Scumbag help stop them or join for a bump in pay?
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#3

The Scumbag #3

2020

“JAZZ APPLE ARMAGEDDON," Part Three As the clock ticks on Scorpionus’s deadly weapon, Sister Mary must motivate the one person capable of stopping it—ol’ Ernie Ray! Can he save the day or will he $#!% it all up while trying?
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The Scumbag #4

2021

“JAZZ APPLE ARMAGEDDON,” Part Four The hottest party around is in full swing, and Ernie’s on the guest list! With Sister Mary there to keep him on track and Scorpionus agents in sight, what’s the worst that could happen? Dress is optional—scumbaggery is guaranteed.
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The Scumbag #5

2021

“JAZZ APPLE ARMAGEDDON,” Conclusion Ernie discovers that the world is full of bad people doing bad things, but can he ditch a lifelong apolitical lifestyle and help the good guys win, or will he continue to be an apathetic, self-serving scumbag?
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The Scumbag #6

2021

“MOONFLOWER,” Part One An army of deadly know-it-all devil hippies known as Moonflower plans to brainwash all of humanity with hyper piety! Ernie Ray doesn’t care until a hot cult escapee convinces him to help. Can he stop them and earn her love? Will he join the 238,000-mile-high club? Is hepatitis transmittable in space? All will be explored!
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The Scumbag #9

2021

“MOONFLOWER,” Part Four Ernie has double- and triple-crossed so many people he doesn’t even remember what side he’s on, so how is he the one getting backstabbed? Scorpionus and Moonflower enact their plans: one wants to control how we look, the other wants to control how we think—who will win? Nobody!
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The Scumbag #11

2021

“GOLDENBROWNEYE,” Part One Ernie has double-crossed every spy organization on Earth. Now, a method to extract the Formula Maxima has been discovered—at the cost of Ernie’s life. Who will kill Agent Scumbag and claim his powers?
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The Scumbag #12

2022

“GOLDENBROWNEYE,” Part Two Scorpionus has taken over the world and remade it in their image. The one man who can save us all from their tyranny has been framed for, well, crimes he did actually commit. Will Sister Mary follow through on her orders to kill Ernie, or does she have a soft spot in her heart for Agent Scumbag?
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The Scumbag #13

2022

“GOLDENBROWNEYE,” Part Three IT’S ALL-OUT WAR—and Agent Scumbag is over it. Let the world burn! He’s going to sit this one out with a cold beer and watch some TV. Does anyone know what channel Sanford and Son is on?
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The Scumbag #14

2022

“GOLDENBROWNEYE,” Part Four Ernie finally gets everything that’s coming to him.
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The Scumbag, Vol. 1

Cocainefinger

2021

The fate of the world rests in the hands of the worst person on it! From New York Times best selling writer RICK REMENDER and a murderers’ row of all-star artistic talent, comes the story of Ernie Ray Clementine―a profane, illiterate, drug-addicted biker with a fifth-grade education accidentally received a power-imbuing serum making him the world’s most powerful super spy. He is a relic of a bygone era, the living embodiment of sex, drugs, and rock and roll―so, this doesn’t make things easy for the spy organization that needs his help as they bribe, cajole, and manipulate him to choose between his own self-interests and doing what's right. Featuring Collects THE SCUMBAG #1-5

Author

Rick Remender
Rick Remender
Author · 161 books
Rick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Los Angeles, California. He is the writer/co-creator of many independent comic books like Black Science, Deadly Class, LOW, Fear Agent and Seven to Eternity. Previously, he wrote The Punisher, Uncanny X-Force, Captain America and Uncanny Avengers for Marvel Comics.
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