Fantagraphics Blog Eric Reynolds

With MoCCA already in the rear-view mirror, it's a bit late to be recapping the 2009 Book Expo America, which took place the weekend before at the wonderfully air-conditioned Javits Center. But who doesn't like convention photos? Don't let the lack of cosplay action fool you, BEA was a great time for myself, Jason Miles and Gary Groth, and we enjoyed hanging out with the likes of Kim Deitch, Monte Schulz, Michael Kupperman, and Dash Shaw.  We flew in Thursday morning, Jason and I waking up at 4:00AM only to get to the airport by 5:00AM so I could get…

This should rival that Crumb show from 2 years ago and the Masters of American Comics as one of the greatest comic art exhibitions of all-time.

Tattered Cover Book Store1628 16th StreetDenver, CO 80202303-436-9219 ext.2731www.tatteredcover.com 2009 Cowtown Alternative Comix Fest Featuring: John Porcellino, Patty Leidy, Noah Van Sciver, Felix Tannenbaum, Lonnie Allen, Stan Yan, and Will Barnes Saturday, June 27, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Tattered Cover Book Store, Historic LoDo Several local comic artists will join us for an afternoon Comix Fest! Beginning at 1:00 pm, guests are invited to peruse the exhibits, talk one-on-one with the artists, and have pieces signed. Our presentations begin at 2:00 pm with John Porcellino, creator of King-Cat Comics, presenting Twenty Years of King-Cat Comics, 1989-2009. At 3:00 pm Patty…

Bagge Hulk (finally)! Jason Spider-Man! It's not often that we reprint Marvel Comics press releases, but we couldn't resist this one. Not only is Marvel finally releasing that long-promised Peter Bagge Hulk story, but they've commissioned other alternative degenerates to provide their visions of Marvel characters, including Dash Shaw, Tony Millionaire, Michael Kupperman, Johnny Ryan (uh-oh…) and Jason. See below for a totally exclusive preview of the Jason Spider-Man story! ——- Marvel Comics is proud to announce the release of Strange Tales MAX #1 (of 3) in September 2009, featuring the most acclaimed creators in independent comics today! This landmark three issue limited series, overflowing with 48 pages…

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  Douglas Wolk raves in the New York Times Book Review yesterday about Carol Tyler's ambitious memoir YOU'LL NEVER KNOW. "It's impossible not to compare ‘You'll Never Know' with Art Spiegelman's 'Maus,' the first great graphic novel about what happened to a cartoonist's father during World War II," says Wolk. "Tyler's book is a vivid, affecting, eccentrically stylish frame built around a terrible silence."  Thanks to this wonderful review, the book is climbing up the graphic novel charts at Amazon, currently sitting at #6 behind some Wimpy Kids, Watchmen and Buffy.  If you live anywhere near Cincinnati, don't miss this event on Saturday(June 13) with Carol and her…

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  Domy Books is pleased to present TEXAS INSTRUMENTSNEW PAINTINGS By UNLOVABLE creator ESTHER PEARL WATSON Friday, June 12, 2009 at Domy Books, Austin913 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 787027-9pm, FREE ADMISSION Exhibition runs June 12-July 23  

  Celebrated Norwegian Cartoonist Jason Appears at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on June 13 for Launch of LOW MOON Graphic Novel June 3, 2009 – SEATTLE, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is honored to host an exhibition and book signing by internationally acclaimed comics artist Jason on Saturday, June 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This event marks the debut of Jason's Low Moon collection, published by Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books. Norwegian alternative cartoonist Jason is among the most prolific and influential cartoonists of his generation. His economical narrative approach, clever rendering technique, and singular color sensibility distinguish his sophisticated yet…