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There were plenty of exciting announcements at this year's San Diego Comic Con, but one of the most exciting ones for me personally was hearing that our own Ted Stearn was going to be a director on the new series of MTV's Beavis & Butthead! In fact, he's directed six of the stories in the revived season, which kicked off in late October to rave reviews! As someone who grew up watching the original series, I promise you, these new episodes are every bit as hilarious, dare I say, maybe even more so! There's still more episodes yet to air…

It's another action-packed week in Fantagraphics events!  Monday, December 12th • Brooklyn, NY: OHMYGOD, Lou Reed is signing in Brooklyn tonight! Join Lou at BookCourt at 7:00 PM for a signing and discussion of The Raven, his collaboration with legendary Italian illustrator and cartoonist Lorenzo Mattotti, based on the work of Edgar Allen Poe. You do not want to miss this. (more info) Tuesday, December 13th • Brooklyn, NY: And head back to BookCourt at 7:00 PM the next day for a signing and discussion with author/editor Kevin Avery for Everything is an Afterthought: The Life & Writings of Paul…

photo credit: Anne Fishbein That's Fantagraphics friend Scott Jacobson to the far right, one of the former writers of The Daily Show who helped develop Michael Kupperman's Snake ‘N’ Bacon [adult swim] pilot. How can Scott look so sad when he's standing next to the mighty-mustachioed Tony Millionaire? Well, it could be because they were attending something called "Beefsteak 2011," or maybe it's because Scott recently decided to shutter his indie label, Fayettenam Records. (Fine, maybe it's neither of those reasons.) But at least the label is going out in pure style, with the compilation Grow Up/Move Out, featuring some…

Perhaps you couldn't make it to our events in New York this past weekend, or maybe you had such an awesome time, you wanna relive it again through photos.  Well, my friend… this FLOG post is for you. photo credit: Jeff Wong Here's the man of the weekend, Mr. Jack Davis! (I love this photo; how could I not open with it?) photo credit: Jeff Wong Jack had an especially busy weekend, because not only was he a guest-of-honor at the 2011 Brooklyn Comics & Graphics Festival, but he also had an art show at the Scott Eder Gallery, and…

The cartoonist Lilli Carré has an exhibit opening tonight at the Ralph Arnold Fine Arts Annex in Chicago, entitled… Lilli Carré, Cartoonist.  It's so apropos! But the exhibit also spotlights Lilli's animation work, as a series of short animated films she describes as “moving drawings” will be projected on the windows facing Sheridan Road.  Inside, you'll find a collection of Lilli's recent string drawing pieces, along with some books and comics. The free reception goes from 5:00 to 6:30 PM tonight, and you should be able to make an online reservation here.  Loyola University Chicago's Ralph Arnold Fine Arts Annex is…

Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975 won't be out until February 2012, but author/editor Pat Thomas has another music-related book he's celebrating this Saturday, December 10th here in Seattle. Join Pat at Vermillion as he hosts a reading for the book 33 Days: Touring In A Van, Sleeping on Floors, Chasing A Dream by Bill See. As Pat describes it: "If you remember when R.E.M was an indie-rock band, when the Minuteman were a source of political inspiration, when the Dream Syndicate was the most visceral guitar band in America, when college radio and not the…

I Like Comics likes Oil and Water, and this Vancouver, WA comic shop will be hosting a signing this Saturday, December 10th! Author Steve Duin, columnist for The Oregonian, and Eisner-winning artist Shannon Wheeler will be signing from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. And a personalized copy of Oil and Water would make an awesome holiday gift, y'know. I Like Comics is located at 2101 E. 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver WA.

Thanks to everyone who came by and bought books at the Fantagraphics tables at the Brooklyn Comics & Graphics Festival this past weekend! Here's a look at what events are coming up this week: Wednesday, December 7th • Los Angeles, CA: It's your last chance to see the The Art of Problem Solving at Giant Robot, a spotlight on the animated series from Ben Jones, featuring fellow Fantagraphics artists Jon Vermilyea and John Pham on staff. Make a pizza date out of it! (more info) •  Seattle, WA: It's also your last chance to see the Short Run Art Show…

Thank you so much to everyone who made it out to The Strand last night as our own Gary Groth chatted with the legendary cartoonist Jack Davis!  If you missed out, or you're just MAD for more, you're in luck! Tonight, Friday, December 2nd, the Scott Eder Gallery in Brooklyn is proud to present an exhibit showcasing Jack Davis: Drawing American Pop Culture, with the artist himself in attendance! (And it's his birthday so you can wish him a happy birthday in person!) In his first solo exhibition at the gallery, the iconic artist will present a collection of his…

Join our own Tony Millionaire at the third annual Feral House/Process Media Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, December 10th in Los Angeles!  Tony will be a guest among a whole host of amazing artists, authors, directors, and more. He'll be signing copies of his gorgeous new collection 500 Portraits, and according to his Twitter account, he'll be selling some original artwork, too! Just in time for the holiday shopping season! So, make plans now to join Tony from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the La Luz de Jesus Gallery [ 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles ].