Comic-Con Day 2 Part 2: Moto Hagio & Monte Schulz

Moto Hagio's Leo on our whiteboard - Fantagraphics at Comic-Con 2010

Moto Hagio signed in for her second day at our booth with a drawing of her cat Leo, who also stars in her most recent Japanese release.

Moto Hagio mania - Fantagraphics at Comic-Con 2010

It's a bit hard to tell here, but the line for Hagio-san goes all the way around the side of the booth. She's accompanied by translator/editor Matt Thorn.

Moto Hagio signing A Drunken Dream and Other Stories - Fantagraphics at Comic-Con 2010

Monte Schulz, Matt Thorn & Moto Hagio - Fantagraphics at Comic-Con 2010

Joining Hagio-san for the first half of her two-hour signing was This Side of Jordan author Monte Schulz.

Monte Schulz - Fantagraphics at Comic-Con 2010

Moto Hagio sketches - Fantagraphics at Comic-Con 2010

Hagio-san drew many beautiful sketches for appreciative fans! Apparently this practice is rare at Japanese comics conventions, but Hagio-san was happy to do it.