It’s Now or Never: Fantagraphics Introduces a New Comics Anthology JUNE 1, 2017—SEATTLE, WA—Fantagraphics Books Inc. is proud to announce the arrival of Now, a tri-annual anthology series with all new stories that highlights the diversity and talent of cartoonists all over the globe. The first issue is set to debut at the Small Press Expo (SPX) in Bethesda, MD and will arrive in comic shops and bookstores September 20th, 2017. We live in a golden age of quality comic art and stories. Graphic novels have never been more popular. But where to start? Now aspires to be an…
Introducing Love and Rockets Subscriptions
Introducing Love and Rockets subscriptions! We brought back Love and Rockets to it’s magazine origins with Volume IV, and are offering an exclusive service through our website to subscribe to our first 6 issues. Love and Rockets only comes three times a year! Don’t miss out on new issues of the best comic series the medium has ever seen with our handy 6-issue subscription offering. You pay one flat rate of $25 plus shipping and we’ll deliver a fresh (and exclusive) Fantagraphics variant issue straight to your door. It’s like getting an entire issue for free! Sign up at any time…
Coloring Pages from All Time Comics
Ever wanted to color the brilliant work of Herb Trimpe? Or be the next Ben Marra? Then check out these free to download coloring pages torn from the brand new series All Time Comics, hitting stores this March! All Time Comics: Crime Destroyer #1 From Fantagraphics, the publisher of the world’s greatest cartoonists, comes ALL TIME COMICS, a shared superhero universe featuring the world’s most fanta*stic heroes. Atlas! Blind Justice! Bullwhip! Crime Destroyer! Each issue of ALL TIME COMICS features a mash up of new cartoonists and classic comic book creators collaborating with writer Josh Bayer to unleash superhero stories…
Fantagraphics Distributes Breakdown Press To Comic Shops Across the World
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fantagraphics is proud to announce a new partnership with London-based publisher Breakdown Press. As of the November 2016 Diamond Previews Catalog, issue #338, Fantagraphics will be distributing a selection of Breakdown Press titles to comic book specialty stores. Breakdown Press was founded by Simon Hacking, Tom Oldham, Josh Palmano and Joe Kessler in 2013. Their goal was to put out the work of cutting edge cartoonists and some of the very best alternative manga. Since then, Breakdown Press has become a curatorial publishing force, releasing books by Conor Stechschulte, Lale Westvind, Seiichi Hayashi, Antoine Cossé, and many others. “Breakdown is the UK’s most…
The Truth About Pepe the Frog
Fantagraphics Books and Matt Furie, the creator of the eternally chill comic book character Pepe the Frog, condemn the illegal and repulsive appropriations of the character by racist fringe groups linked to the alt right movement and the Donald Trump presidential campaign. Furie’s character has been categorized as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League as a result of these uses, creating significant emotional and financial harm for the creator. Most media reports now routinely default to a narrow description of Pepe as a representation of white supremacy, ignoring the mellow, positive-vibed frog that he is in the hands of…
Forbidden Humble Bundle Supports CBLDF
In honor of Banned Books Week, Fantagraphics has teamed up with Humble Bundle to offer a collection of controversial comics by some of our most popular artists including Jaime Hernandez, Simon Hanselmann, Matt Furie, Johnny Ryan, R. Crumb and more! When you purchase a bundle, not only do you get great digital comics at an amazing price, you also get to choose what portion of the proceeds will benefit our friends at the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! How Does Humble Bundle Work? Pay What You Want— Name your price. Pay more than the average to upgrade your bundle and unlock additional…
Congratulations to all of our 2016 SPX Ignatz Award nominees!
Fantagraphics artists are nominated in nearly every category for Ignatz Awards. Outstanding artist Daniel Clowes, for Patience Kevin Huizenga, for Ganges Noah Van Sciver, for Disquiet Outstanding anthology or collection The Complete Wimmen’s Comix, edited by Trina Robbins Outstanding graphic novel Nod Away, by Josh Cotter Soldier’s Heart, by Carol Tyler Outstanding story “Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam” from Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam, by Simon Hanselmann “Shrine of the Monkey God,” by Kim Deitch from Kramers Ergot 9 Outstanding series Ganges, by Kevin Huizenga Megg & Mogg & Owl, by Simon Hanselmann Outstanding comic Patience, by Daniel Clowes “Shrine…
We’re looking for Marketing & Publicity Interns!
We have an internship opportunity at the Fantagraphics office in Seattle, WA and are now accepting applications. Marketing & Publicity interns Marketing department interns will gain first-hand experience in media relations, learn how to promote comics to the press and gain insight into the world of comics publishing. Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel Photo and video editing skills desired Knowledge and interest in alternative comics is a major plus! 15+ hour a week commitment Please note: Fantagraphics is a dog-friendly office, so allergies to furry friends may hinder your experience. Example…
Dash Shaw’s directorial debut premieres in September
SEATTLE, WA—As reported in today’s Hollywood Reporter, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and New York Film Festival (NYFF) held press conferences today to announce their 2016 schedules, and each have accepted cartoonist Dash Shaw’s feature film directorial debut, My Entire High School is Sinking Into the Sea, starring Jason Schwartzman (who plays the “Dash Shaw” character), Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph, and Susan Sarandon. The animated feature, adapted from a short story originally published in Fantagraphics’ MOME anthology and later collected in Shaw’s book, The Unclothed Man in the 35th Century, will make its world premiere at TIFF…
Mayor’s Arts Awards
Fantagraphics is honored to be a nominee in the Mayor’s Arts Awards Legacy category. “Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books is celebrating its 40th year as one of the world’s leading publishers of comix, graphic novels, and badass books. Specializing in contemporary cartoonists, classic comic strips, foreign translations, and the history of the comics art form Fantagraphics is among our city’s most successful and colorful cultural institutions.” The winners will be announced at the Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony, on Friday, Sept. 2 at 12 p.m. at Seattle Center at the Mural Amphitheatre. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations…
