We are beyond excited to be back at Comic-Con this year, along with our Special Guests Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez and Ezra Claytan Daniels! We also have a full schedule of signings at our booth #1721 with a bunch of our amazing artists: Miranda Tacchia, Anders Nilsen, Robert Williams, Charles Glaubitz, Trina Robbins, Katie Skelly, and B.K. Taylor! See the full schedule below, along with the Fantagraphics Eisner nominations, and a sneak peek of the Love and Rockets 40th Anniversary t-shirt that we’re debuting at the Con. And then of course, there’s our big annual Comic-Con Sale, with 25% off just about everything on Fantagraphics.com! Scroll down for the skinny on that.
Panels:
Thursday, July 21st, 2:30 pm — Drawn from Real Life: When Fact Inspires Graphic Fiction
While their books vary thematically, Ezra Claytan Daniels (BTTM FDRS), Miranda Tacchia (Unimpressed), and Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions) have all used experiences from their own lives to inspire funny, freaky, and meaningful graphic novels. Join Ezra, Miranda, and Sophie for this fascinating conversation and Q&A session! Room 4
Thursday, July 21st, 3:00 pm — Spotlight on The Hernandez Bros (Love & Rockets 40th Anniversary)
Join award-winning artists Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) and Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets) as they discuss 40 years of creating their iconic comic series! They’ll be joined in conversation by Carol Hernandez (photographer and actress) as they talk comics, the punk scene, and creating art over the decades. Room 25ABC
Friday, July 22nd, 2:00 pm — 40 Years of Love and Rockets: Still the Greatest
Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) and Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets) discuss 40 years of creating the greatest comic of all time with their editor Gary Groth (co-founder of Fantagraphics). Don’t miss this conversation and Q&A session with the legendary Hernandez Brothers! Room 28DE
Friday, July 22nd, 2:00 pm — Drawn from Life: Graphic Novels and The World Outside Your Window
Comics can take their readers anywhere, from the center of the Earth to the farthest reaches of space, but some of the most fascinating graphic novels published today find that sometimes the most compelling world of all is right outside your front door. Andrew Farago (Cartoon Art Museum) moderates a discussion with Anders Nilsen (The End), Jamila Rowser (Wash Day Diaries), Miranda Tacchia (Unimpressed), and Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions) as they talk about autobiography, slice-of-life, and the world outside your window. Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Friday, July 22nd, 3:00 pm — Spotlight on Ezra Claytan Daniels
Film and television writer, illustrator, and designer Ezra Claytan Daniels (Doom Patrol) will discuss his Eisner-nominated graphic novel, BTTM FDRS, with comic book writer, journalist, and video game narrative designer Evan Narcisse (Marvel’s Voices #1). Don’t miss this fascinating one-on-one interview and Q&A session! Room 28DE
Sunday, July 24th, 1:30 pm — An Animated Life
Working in the arts is never dull! What is it like to live an animated life? To be a professional creative? Find out from these Comic-Con Special Guests Jane Baer, Ezra Clayton Daniels, and Phil La Marr, what it is to live An Animated Life! Moderated by the former senior editor of Rotten Tomatoes and movie critic for KTTV Fox 11 in Los Angeles, Grae Drake. Room 10
Fantagraphics Booth 1721 Signings:
Thursday, July 21st:
10:45 am-11:45 am: Trina Robbins
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Katie Skelly
12:00 pm-2:00 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Jaime Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Charles Glaubitz
4:00 pm-5:00 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels + Miranda Tacchia
5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Jaime Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
Friday, July 22nd:
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Robert Williams
12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Katie Skelly
1:00 pm-2:00 pm: B.K. Taylor
2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Charles Glaubitz
3:30 pm-5:30 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Jaime Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
5:30 pm-6:30 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels + Miranda Tacchia + Anders Nilsen
Saturday, July 23rd:
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Trina Robbins
12:00 pm-2:00 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Miranda Tacchia
3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels
4:00 pm-5:00 pm: B.K. Taylor
Sunday, July 24th:
1:00-2:00 pm: B.K. Taylor
3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels
Check out this sneak peek of the Love and Rockets 40th Anniversary t-shirt featuring art by Gilbert that we’re debuting at the Con! We’ll also have our bestselling Jaime shirt and—of course—*tons* of books!
Eisner Awards:
The “Oscars” of the comics industry honors comics creators and their works in 32 categories, including the Will Eisner Hall of Fame! Nominated Fantagraphics books and creators are:
Best Graphic Album—New: Monsters, by Barry Windsor-Smith
Best Archival Collection/Project—Strips: Popeye: The E.C. Segar Sundays, vol. 1 by E.C. Segar, edited by Gary Groth and Conrad Groth
Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books: Farewell, Brindavoine, by Tardi, translation by Jenna Allen, edited by Conrad Groth
Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books: Spain Rodriguez: My Life and Times, vol. 3, edited by Patrick Rosenkranz
Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books: Uncle Scrooge: “Island in the Sky,” by Carl Barks, edited by J. Michael Catron
Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism: tcj.com, edited by Tucker Stone and Joe McCulloch
Best Writer/Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith, Monsters
Best Lettering: Barry Windsor-Smith, Monsters
Best Publication Design: The Complete Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Deluxe Edition, designed by Justin Allan-Spencer
Best Publication Design: Crashpad, designed by Gary Panter and Justin Allan-Spencer
Best Publication Design: Popeye Vol. 1 by E.C. Segar, designed by Jacob Covey
Will Eisner Hall of Fame: Moto Hagio
Can’t make it to Comic-Con? No need to fret—treat yourself during our Not-At-Comic-Con Sale! From Thursday, July 21st to Sunday, July 24th, you can use coupon code SDCC at checkout for 25% off just about everything at Fantagraphics.com!
All order fulfillment subject to availability. Preordered books, merch, and gift cards will not be included in the sale. Due to increased order volume, please allow an extra 7-10 days for shipping and handling. Sale discounts can not be combined with any other promotions. Free shipping offers do not apply. For questions, please email helpme@fantagraphics.com with “Comic-Con Sale” in the subject line, or give us a call at 1-800-657-1100.
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