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Ooh, this is "Sleep Heap," a lovely new print by Lilli Carré for sale now at Tiny Showcase, benefitting Doctors Without Borders. They go fast! (Via Lilli's blog)

Legendary Master of Macabre Cartoonist Gahan Wilson Appears at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, February 13!  February 2, 2010 – Seattle, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is pleased to host a rare appearance by the incomparable Gahan Wilson. Best known for his grotesque gag cartoons commenting on contemporary culture, the revered artist commemorates the publication of GAHAN WILSON: Fifty Years of Playboy Cartoons with an exhibition of original art and book signing on Saturday, December 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Gahan Wilson's singular aesthetic with decidedly low brow sensibilities has roots in his adolescent exposure to lurid horror…

Your periodic roundup of visual stimuli, still in its embryonic stages: • Stephen DeStefano shares some concepts and developmental sketches for his forthcoming Fantagraphics graphic novel Lucky in Love • Two Cups by John Hankiewicz • Charlie Yup and pals from Jim Flora's rarest children's book (about which more info at the link) • The Humanzee by Olivier Schrauwen • Steve Brodner draws Howard Zinn in this video… straight to marker, no pencils, while talking… amazing (more on Zinn on Steve's blog) • Don't forget Renee French posts new art every day

Online Commentary & Diversions have seen their shadow: • List: Our pal Bully the Little Stuffed Bull has started his annual Fun Fifty countdown. In the first installment, coming in at #46, Blazing Combat: "War, huh! What is it good for? Absolutely nothin'… aside from bringing us this gorgeous archive edition of a classic comic every war comics fan oughta have in their library." • Review: "Back in the days of Factsheet Five, I used to order tons of minicomix. Most were mediocre, but a few were terrifically good and that made it worth the risk to send in the…

The Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack celebrates is second anniversary on February 13, just in time for Valentine's Day. What better place for art mavens of all ages to observe this romantic occasion than in the enchanting industrial arts quarter of Georgetown? In the short span of two years the Georgetown Art Attack has gained a reputation as one of the region's most provocative and colorful cultural outings. The public is invited to experience the excitement on Saturday, February 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM as dozens of nightclubs, cafes and creative enterprises present a vast array of visual and…

High Soft Lisp (Love and Rockets Book 25) By Gilbert Hernandez 144-page black & white 6.5" x 9.75" softcover • $16.99 ISBN: 978-1-60699-318-7 Ships in March 2010 (subject to change) — Pre-Order Now “Five six. Hundred twenty-eight pounds. Forty-three twenty-two thirty-six. High soft lisp. Genius level I.Q.” That’s how motivational speaker Mark Herrera sums up Rosalba “Fritz” Martinez, bombshell, former punkette, former psychiatrist, “Z” movie star — in this supremely sexy, constantly surprising graphic novel. And Herrera should know, being only one of many to fall under Fritz’s “lithping” spell — others including slobbish rocker Scott “The Hog” and high…

Penny Century: A Love and Rockets Book (Love and Rockets Library Part 5) By Jaime Hernandez 240-page black & white 7.5" x 9.25" softcover • $18.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-342-2 Ships in: March 2010 (subject to change) — Pre-Order Now Picking up right after Perla La Loca, the third volume of the definitive “Maggie” series repackaging, this compilation of stories from Jaime Hernandez’s solo comic Penny Century and his subsequent return to Love and Rockets (Volume II) charts the further lives of his beloved “Locas.” But first… wrestling! Penny Century starts off with a blast with “Whoa, Nellie!,” a unique graphic novelette in…

Hey look, some photos of the Newave! exhibit opening and book launch party last Saturday at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, nicked without permission from our pal (and Newave! contributor) J.R. Williams's Facebook page. We'll bring you more pics if/when they surface (got some? let us know!). Above, David Lasky and someone unidentified… J.R. & Newave! editor Michael Dowers: Mini comix pioneer Steve Willis & J.R.: Peter & Joanne Bagge:

That's the coolest subject heading I've ever typed. Esther Pearl Watson's paintings of UFOs (and other subjects) will be on exhibit at Webb Gallery in Waxahatchie, TX, opening Friday, Feb. 12 with a reception at 7 PM. Did you know Texas has a history of UFO lore?

In the spirit of "show don't tell" (and making my workday ever more complicated), I've decided to break the "Things to see" category (comprising artwork and other visual goodies from the Fantagraphics roster of artists) from our Daily OCD posts out into their own posts, with images. Links will take you to original sources where full/larger images can be seen. These posts may not be daily depending on what's out there — for now they may be somewhat irregular until I figure out a good rhythm. Enough of my yammerin'… • This blog by Tony Groutsis features illustrations by Gabrielle…