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The Re-Up #06

Free with Gold

Astute readers will have noticed that Chad's Ma seems to call whenever Chad is engaged in illicit activity. We finally get to see these moments from her side of the cellular network. Her latest attempt at calling Chad is seriously a matter of life or death. Will Chad answer her call? Guest starring the Bilyeu family!

The Re-Up #05

Free with Gold

Having ascertained a stash house, Chad takes the operation to the next level. This issue prominently features "The Supplier," and expounds upon his and Chad's friendship and business relationship.

The Re-Up #04

Free with Gold

Having figured out an effective stratagem to sell weed on the campus, Chad has finally become "the weedman." However, his progress with soliciting contraband has negatively affected his studies, and he needs to make a decision as to which to focus upon, his studies or hustling.

The Re-Up #03

Free with Gold

Chad’s weed operation is in the incipient stage and seemingly going well, but he still hasn’t mustered up the strategy or the nerve to sell at Georgetown University. During a rather serendipitous workday, he discovers valuable information that gives him some fresh ideas on how he can succeed. 

The Re-Up #02

Free with Gold

Now that Chad has made the decision to sell weed, he has to actually go and get it. The finer details of ascertaining and transporting a pound of kind bud in the year 2004 are revealed in this second issue of The Re-Up.

The Re-Up #01

Free

Before he was known as “Chad in Amsterdam”, Chad Bilyeu spent a decade in Washington, DC, where he lived many lives. Most notably, he worked at and graduated from Georgetown University. However, unbeknownst to most, he also sold copious amounts of drugs there. The Re-Up is a crime story unlike any other, as it details how Bilyeu sold drugs from 2004 to 2008 at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and later throughout the East Coast of America. The life of a drug dealer is given nuance and depth rarely seen, as told directly by the person who actually lived it.

Chad in Amsterdam #06

Free with Gold

After spending a decade in Washington, DC, native-Clevelander Chad Bilyeu emigrated to the Netherlands. He has been residing in Amsterdam since 2009, looking for something different but not certain precisely what. This is the tale of an obstinate autodidact in one of the world’s most infamous places. Amsterdam is a city that most know of but do not know much about. This comic book is a portrait of a diverse metropolis as presented by a man destined to live there. The star-studded sixth issue of Chad in Amsterdam features guest appearances from Shalamar, Brad Pitt, and Billy Ocean (seriously). Learn what really goes on in bathrooms. Witness the effect one film has had on a particular coffeeshop. Get burnt out in the best possible fashion with Chad and a bunch of blond Dutch women. Big ting! All stories written by Chad Bilyeu • cover art - Boyane One • 'A Night To Remember' - Dan Meth • 'Brad in Amsterdam' - Sean van der Meulen • 'Billy Ocean' - Jared Boggess

Chad in Amsterdam #05

Free with Gold

After spending a decade in Washington, DC, native-Clevelander Chad Bilyeu emigrated to the Netherlands. He has been residing in Amsterdam since 2009, looking for something different but not certain precisely what. This is the tale of an obstinate autodidact in one of the world’s most infamous places. Amsterdam is a city that most know of but do not know much about. This comic book is a portrait of a diverse metropolis as presented by a man destined to live there. The fifth issue of Chad in Amsterdam is the long-awaited outsider response to the controversial Dutch holiday of Sinterklaas. This infamous yuletide celebration has warranted many reactions and responses, but none such as this. Four paradoxical tales of blackface in the 21st century toe the fine line of comedy and criticism, adroitly maneuvered by Chad and his spectacular cast of artists. This fifth issue of Chad in Amsterdam contains four stories and six artists. Everything is conceived, plotted, written, and produced by Chad Bilyeu. Presented with full-color front and rear covers housing 28 pages of black and white artwork. All stories written by Chad Bilyeu • cover art - Dotsy • 'De Leugen' - Dany Modesto Rodriguez • 'Vastbesloten Piet' - Lae Schäfer • 'Checkmate' - Merel Barends • 'Plaza Negrito' - Eryc Why • back cover - Margreet de Heer

Chad in Amsterdam #04

Free with Gold

After spending a decade in Washington, DC, native Clevelander Chad Bilyeu emigrated to the Netherlands. He has been residing in Amsterdam since 2009, looking for something different but not certain precisely what. This is the tale of an obstinate autodidact in one of the world’s most infamous places. Amsterdam is a city that most know of but do not know much about. This comic book is a portrait of a diverse metropolis as presented by a man destined to live there. The fourth issue details a new method of currency comparison, an observation into the importance of origin, and a transnational phone conversation between Chad and his mother. This fourth issue of Chad in Amsterdam contains three stories and five artists. Everything is conceived, plotted, written, and produced by Chad Bilyeu. Presented with full-color front and rear covers housing 28 pages of black and white artwork. All stories written by Chad Bilyeu • cover art - Denis Galocha • 'Where Dem Dollas At?' - Juliette de Wit • 'The Dutch Inquisition, pt. 4'' - Lera Ryazanceva • 'Phone Home, pt. 1' - Rachelle Meyer • back cover - Chad Bilyeu

Chad in Amsterdam #03

Free with Gold

After spending a decade in Washington, DC, native-Clevelander Chad Bilyeu emigrated to the Netherlands. He has been residing in Amsterdam since 2009, looking for something different but not certain precisely what. This is the tale of an obstinate autodidact in one of the world’s most infamous places. Amsterdam is a city that most know of but do not know much about. This comic book is a portrait of a diverse metropolis as presented by a man destined to live there. Bilyeu tackles topics as vast and germane as the true story behind Hollandse Nieuwe, the more mundane aspects of nightlife in Amsterdam, and talking to one's self whilst navigating through De Wallen (better known as The Red Light District). All this and more in the third issue of Chad in Amsterdam. This third issue of Chad in Amsterdam contains three stories and five artists. Everything is conceived, plotted, written, and produced by Chad Bilyeu. Presented with full-color front and rear covers housing 28 pages of black and white artwork. All stories written by Chad Bilyeu • cover art - Will Robson • 'De Drie Visspecialisten' - Gary Dumm • 'The Dutch Inquisition, pt. 3'' - Bernie Mireault • 'Rōnin' - Lorenzo Milito • back cover - Eryc Why

Chad in Amsterdam #02

Free with Gold

After spending a decade in Washington, DC, native Clevelander Chad Bilyeu emigrated to the Netherlands. He has been residing in Amsterdam since 2009, looking for something different but not certain precisely what. This is the tale of an obstinate autodidact in one of the world’s most infamous places. Amsterdam is a city that most know of but do not know much about. This comic book is a portrait of a diverse metropolis as presented by a man destined to live there. Where, why, and how bikes get towed in Amsterdam. Inane tourists clash with witty prostitutes. Tupac Mike. Dutch students who do double duty as baristas and immigration officers—at the same time. A really, really green mosque. All this and more in the second issue of Chad in Amsterdam. This second issue of Chad in Amsterdam contains four stories and six artists. Everything is conceived, plotted, written, and produced by Chad Bilyeu. Presented with full-color front and rear covers housing 28 pages of lovely black and white artwork. • cover art - Lera Ryazanceva • 'Fietsdepot' - Eryc Why • 'Spionnetje' - EKS Graphics • 'The Dutch Inquisition, pt. 2' - DroL • back cover - Pepijn Schermer

Chad in Amsterdam #01

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After spending a decade in Washington, DC, native Clevelander Chad Bilyeu emigrated to the Netherlands. He has been residing in Amsterdam since 2009, looking for something different but not certain precisely what. This is the tale of an obstinate autodidact in one of the world’s most infamous places. Amsterdam is a city that most know of but do not know much about. This comic book is a portrait of a diverse metropolis as presented by a man destined to live there. Cuisine from Surinam. Bikes. Beer. Jenever. Red Light District. "Where are you from?" Old-school Hip-Hop. All this and more in the inaugural issue of Chad in Amsterdam. This first issue of Chad in Amsterdam contains seven stories as rendered by six artists. Everything is conceived, plotted, written, and produced by Chad Bilyeu. Presented with full-color front and rear covers housing 24 pages of lovely black and white artwork. • cover art - Kim DeMåne • 'The Dutch Inquisition, pt. 1' - Jared Boggess • 'The Breaks' - Boyane One • 'Twamp Sack' - Bas Schippers • 'Warung Sranang Makmur' - Denis Galocha • 'Amsterdammertje' - EKS Graphics • 'Retrofitted' - Chad Bilyeu • Milk - Chad Bilyeu • 'Rokin's Ray-Ban' - Dotsy