BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Fantagraphics Blog - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Fantagraphics Blog
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fantagraphics Blog
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T222023Z
CREATED:20260527T222023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T222023Z
UID:27434-1781366400-1781373600@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Edinburgh\, Scotland: Candice Purwin (The Book of Murmurs) Book Launch at La Belle Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, Edinburgh: Candice Purwin will be celebrating the release of The Book of Murmurs at La Belle Adventure on 6/13 at 4:00-6:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/edinburgh-scotland-candice-purwin-the-book-of-murmurs-book-launch-at-la-belle-adventure/
LOCATION:La Belle Adventure\, 225 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH6 8NX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Candice-Purwin-La-Belle-Adventure-FB-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T222451Z
CREATED:20260527T222451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T222451Z
UID:27438-1781377200-1781388000@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Los Angeles\, CA: Nick Thorburn (Pear Shape) Book Launch at Heavy Manners Library
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the party to celebrate the release of Pear Shape: on 6/13\, Nick Thorburn will be interviewed by Giovanni Marks–with readings by Jesse Moynihan and Nick Edwards to follow–at Heavy Manners Library. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nick-thorburn-pear-shape-book-launch-tickets-1990279948904?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-ca-nick-thorburn-pear-shape-book-launch-at-heavy-manners-library/
LOCATION:Heavy Manners Library\, 1200 N Alvarado St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nick-Thorburn-Heavy-Manners-Library-FB.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T175248Z
CREATED:20260602T175248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T175248Z
UID:27441-1781974800-1781985600@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Philadelphia\, PA: Kim Deitch (How I Make Comics) Book Talk + Signing at Partners and Son
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a book talk and signing with legendary underground cartoonist Kim Deitch at Partners and Son! He’ll be there to discuss How I Make Comics on 6/20 at 5:00-8:00 pm.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/philadelphia-pa-kim-deitch-how-i-make-comics-book-talk-signing-at-partners-and-son/
LOCATION:Partners and Son\, 618 S 6th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kim-Deitch-Partners-and-Son-FB.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T002120Z
CREATED:20260623T002120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T002120Z
UID:27465-1783789200-1783803600@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Seattle\, WA: Hot Off the Press Book Fair at the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our 13th annual Hot Off the Press Book Fair on Saturday\, July 11. This edition focuses on Fantagraphics at 50 with legacy artists like Jaime Hernandez\, Jim Woodring\, Megan Kelso\, Katie Skelly\, and Jim Blanchard joined by an amazing assortment of more than 50 regional and national artists presenting comix\, prints\, art\, and more. Music by Northwest garage rock stalwarts The Fall-Outs (featuring our own Dave Holmes)\, Martin Bland’s Randomized Control Trials\, and D J Thirst ‘N’ Howl. Always a highlight of the summer.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-wa-hot-off-the-press-book-fair-at-the-fantagraphics-bookstore-gallery-2/
LOCATION:Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery\, 1201 S Vale St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1475.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260623T215041Z
CREATED:20260623T002418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T215041Z
UID:27468-1783872000-1783879200@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Portland\, OR: Katie Skelly (Heaven) + Jaime Hernandez (Locas) Book Launch at Floating World Comics
DESCRIPTION:It’s a double feature: celebrate Floating World’s 20th (!!) anniversary with a book talk and signing with Katie Skelly (Heaven) and Jaime Hernandez (Locas)!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/portland-or-katie-skelly-heaven-jaime-hernandez-locas-book-launch-at-floating-world-comics/
LOCATION:Floating World Comics\, 1223 Lloyd Center\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Skelly-and-Hernandez-Floating-World-Insta-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T202031Z
CREATED:20260623T202031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T202031Z
UID:27471-1784307600-1784314800@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Los Angeles\, CA: Katie Skelly (Heaven) Book Launch at Secret Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the LA launch for Katie’s Skelly’s first new book since Maids\, Heaven! Publishers Weekly wrote\, “Skelly once again tosses cute\, sexy\, gruesome\, and strangely touching comics stylings into a witches’ brew of canny feminist horror.” Be there or be square!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-ca-katie-skelly-heaven-book-launch-at-secret-headquarters/
LOCATION:Secret Headquarters\, 3137 Glendale Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90039\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Katie-Skelly-Secret-Headquarters-Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260715T221218Z
CREATED:20260714T232210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T221218Z
UID:27523-1784678400-1785110399@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:San Diego\, CA: Fantagraphics at Booth 1721 at San Diego Comic-Con
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to be back at San Diego Comic-Con booth 1721\, along with Special Guests Katie Skelly\, Briana Loewinsohn\, and Peter Bagge (Pete will be at Artist Alley table II-09)! We’ve got a full signing schedule\, fascinating panels\, tables full of books (including some new releases that aren’t out yet)\, and exclusive merch! And then of course\, there’s our big annual Not-At-Comic-Con Sale\, with 25% off just about everything on Fantagraphics.com! Scroll down for the details. \nFantagraphics Booth 1721 Signing Schedule:\nThursday\, July 23rd:\n12:00-1:00 pm: Mathew Klickstein (See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con\, Fandom\, and the Triumph of Geek Culture)\n1:00-2:00 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts) + Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets)\n2:00-3:00 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez (Roy #2)\n3:00-4:00 pm: Katie Skelly (Heaven) + Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets)\n4:00-5:00 pm: Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets) \nFriday\, July 24th:\n11:00 am-1:00 pm: Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets) + Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets) + Natalia Hernandez (Roy #2)\n1:00-2:00 pm: Carol Tyler (The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief) + Mathew Klickstein (See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con\, Fandom\, and the Triumph of Geek Culture)\n2:00-3:00 pm: John Pham (J + K) + Katie Skelly (Heaven)\n3:00-4:00 pm: Christopher Fink (Breakthrough: Life On the Brink)\n4:00-5:00 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts) \nSaturday\, July 25th:\n12:00-1:00 pm: Mathew Klickstein (See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con\, Fandom\, and the Triumph of Geek Culture)\n2:00-3:00 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts) + Carol Tyler (The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief) \nSunday\, July 26th:\n2:00-3:00 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts)\n3:00-4:00 pm: Barbara “Willy” Mendes \n\nPanels:\nThursday July 23\, 2026 1:30pm – 2:30pm in Room 24ABC: Finding the Funny in Six Panels or Less: Is there anything better than a six-panel page? What about it lends itself so well to setting up a joke and landing a punchline? The funniest people in comics\, Peter Bagge (Hate)\, Nathan Gelgud (No Concessions!)\, Mimi Pond (Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me)\, Marc Torices (Cornelius)\, and Julia Wertz (Bury Me Already (It’s Nice Down Here))\, talk with Tom Devlin (Drawn & Quarterly) about finding the funny everywhere they can. \nThursday July 23\, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm in Room 29AB: Spotlight on Katie Skelly: Cartoonist Katie Skelly (Heaven) discusses her distinctive art style\, as seen in My Pretty Vampire\, Maids\, Nurse Nurse\, The Agency\, and her newest book Heaven\, and her influences in conversation with Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts). Q&A follows. \nThursday July 23\, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm offsite at Bards & Cards in the Gaslamp: San Diego Comic-Con Oral History Panel: This “oral history alternapanel” promises a rare opportunity to hear directly from some of the surviving originators of the con\, sharing firsthand stories about how Comic-Con came to life and evolved into the global pop culture powerhouse it is today. The panel is being organized by Mathew Klickstein\, whose book See You at San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con compiles stories from the creators\, artists\, and fans who built the convention from the ground up\, including Roger Freedman (1970’s committee member)\, Wendy All (1970’s committee member)\, Scott Smith (Director of Electronic Publicity)\, Clayton Moore (1970’s committee member)\, Gus Krueger (son of co-founder Ken Krueger)\, Barry Short (1980’s Program Director)\, and Dave Clark (co-originator). \nThursday July 23\, 2026 3:00pm – 4:00pm in Room 4: Spotlight on Peter Bagge: Peter Bagge (Hate)\, one of the primary architects of the alternative comics scene that exploded in the 1980s and 1990s\, discusses his enduring chronicle of the grunge era with Colin Blanchette (Canon Zine). \nThursday July 23\, 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm in Grand 10 & 11\, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina: Carousel: Comics Performances: The long-running live comics-reading series returns to SDCC\, featuring a mix of independent\, established\, and emerging authors and artists\, including Melissa Chan (You Must Take Part in Revolution; Street Noise Books)\, Maelle Doliveux (I Will Live Forever; Beehive Books)\, Peter Kuper (Insectopolis; W. W. Norton)\, Katie Skelly (Heaven; Fantagraphics)\, Marc Torices (Cornelius: The Merry Life of a Wretched Dog; Drawn & Quarterly)\, and Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions; Drawn & Quarterly) participate. Hosted by R. Sikoryak (Declaration/Emancipation Illustrated; Drawn & Quarterly). \nFriday July 24\, 2026 10:00am – 11:00am in Room 29AB: Spotlight on Briana Loewinsohn: Harvey Award winner and Eisner nominee Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts) and her bestie\, Eisner winner Thien Pham (Family Style)\, have a lively discussion about the life and works of Briana Loewinsohn. \nFriday July 24\, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm in Room 28DE: Pham-tastic Cartoonists: They’re all award-winning cartoonists\, and they’re all named Pham. Animator John Pham (J & K)\, children’s book illustrator LeUyen Pham (Princess in Black)\, and graphic novelist Thien Pham (Family Style) discuss the art of visual storytelling\, what keeps them motivated\, and what it takes to make it in their respective fields. Moderated by Gene Luen Yang (Lunar New Year Love Story). \nFriday July 24\, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm in Room 28DE: Creating and Maintaining Your Comics Community: Besties Raina Telgemeier (Smile)\, Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese)\, Julia Wertz (Bury Me Already\, It’s Nice Down Here)\, Thien Pham (Family Style)\, and Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts) discuss lives of friendship and comics. \nFriday July 24\, 2026 4:30pm – 5:30pm in Room 26AB: Love (& Rockets) and Hate: As far as independent comics series go\, Love & Rockets and Hate are about as iconic as they get. Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets) have been chronicling the exploits of the residents of Palomar and Hoppers since 1982\, while Peter Bagge (Hate) has created an enduring chronicle of Seattle’s 1990s grunge milieu. Gilbert\, Jaime\, and Peter discuss their long-running series with Gary Groth (Fantagraphics co-founder\, editor). \nSaturday July 25\, 2026 11:30am – 12:30pm in Room 10: How to Pitch Your Story for Comics\, Graphic Novels\, Film\, and Animation: Do you have an idea for the next great story? Gene Yang (American-Born Chinese)\, Julia Wertz (Impossible People)\, Sara Phoebe Miller (BOOM! Studios)\, Jordan Morris (Teen Titans Go!)\, and Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts) discuss what you need to know to pitch your idea for graphic novels\, comics\, animation\, TV\, and film. Moderated by Thien Pham (Family Style). \nSaturday July 25\, 2026 2:00pm – 3:00pm\, Room 23ABC: Last Man Standing: Former industry leaders Paul Levitz (DC Comics)\, Mike Richardson (Dark Horse)\, Ross Richie (BOOM! Studios)\, Terry Nantier (NBM)\, Dean Mullaney (Eclipse)\, and maybe some surprise guests discuss what it’s like to run a comic company and to reflect on it after getting up from that desk. Moderated by one of the last men standing running a comics publisher for decades\, Gary Groth (Fantagraphics). \nSaturday July 25\, 2026 3:00pm – 4:00pm in Room 29AB: Fantagraphics at 50: (Still) Publishing the World’s Greatest Cartoonists: Gary Groth (co-founder and president of Fantagraphics) and Conrad Groth (editor at Fantagraphics) discuss the storied history of Fantagraphics. Moderated by fellow traveler and BAO publisher Michele Foschini\, the panel reflects on five decades of groundbreaking comics publishing and what lies ahead. \nSaturday July 25\, 2026 3:30pm – 4:30pm in Room 29CD: O.P.P.: Writing Other People’s (Intellectual) Property: Working with beloved cultural icons can be both a dream and a nightmare. Longtime industry professionals Jennifer Lee (Frozen)\, Amy Chu (Borderlands)\, Jordan Morris (Teen Titans Go!)\, Thien Pham (Baby Garfield’s Firsts)\, Melissa Flores (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)\, and Gene Luen Yang (Avatar: The Last Airbender) share how they navigate the tricky task of writing IP. Moderated by Comic-Con special guest Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts). \nSaturday July 25\, 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm in Room 23ABC: Beyond the Mainstream: Literary Manga\, Manhwa\, and Manhua: Editors and publishers from Kana (Abrams)\, Takumigraphics (Fantagraphics)\, Drawn & Quarterly\, and Kazé (HarperCollins) discuss the growing audience for literary manga\, manhwa\, and manhua. The panel explores how publishers discover new projects\, work with creators and translators\, and connect acclaimed Japanese manga\, Korean manhwa\, and Chinese manhua with English-language readers. Panelists also discuss how these works fit within the broader comics landscape and why they continue to reach new audiences. \nSunday July 26\, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm in Room 4: Life in Comics: Graphic Nonfiction: Graphic memoirists Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts)\, Thien Pham (Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam)\, and R. Sikoryak (Declaration/Emancipation Illustrated) discuss their art\, process\, and research with Rocco Versaci (professor at Palomar College). \nSunday July 26\, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm in Room 32AB: No One Gets Out Alive: Creators Look Back at a Lifetime in Comics: Danny Fingeroth (Jack Ruby: The Many Faces of Oswald’s Assassin)\, Barbara “Willy” Mendes (Queen of Cosmos Comix Trilogy)\, Barbara Randall Kesel (Crossgen Chronicles)\, Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo)\, and Comic-Con special guest Mimi Pond (Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me) discuss their careers in comics. Moderated by Jon “Bean” Hastings. \n\nBooth Exclusives:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEisner Nominations:\nBest Short Story: “Blood Harvest\,” in Brain Damage\, by Shintaro Kago\, translated by Zack Davisson \nBest Short Story: “Curse Room\,” in Brain Damage\, by Shintaro Kago\, translated by Zack Davisson \nBest Graphic Memoir: The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief\, by Carol Tyler \nBest Graphic Memoir: Precious Rubbish\, by Kayla E. \nBest Graphic Memoir: Raised by Ghosts\, by Briana Loewinsohn \nBest Graphic Album–New: Shadows of the Sea\, by Cathy Malkasian \nBest Graphic Album–Reprint: Goes Like This\, by Jordan Crane \nBest U.S. Edition of International Material: Buff Soul\, by Moa Romanova\, translated by Melissa Bowers \nBest U.S. Edition of International Material: Nocturnos\, by Laura Pérez\, translated by Andrea Rosenberg \nBest U.S. Edition of International Material: Raging Clouds\, by Yudori \nBest Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books: The Atlas Comics Library No. 7: Girl Comics\, edited by Dr. Michael J. Vassallo \nBest Archival Collection/Project—Strips: Barnaby\, vol. 5: 1950–1952\, by Crockett Johnson\, edited by Phil Nel & Eric Reynolds \nBest Archival Collection/Project—Strips: The George Herriman Library: Krazy & Ignatz 1928–1930\, edited by J. Michael Catron and Bill Blackbeard \nBest Painter/Multimedia Artist: Cathy Malkasian\, Shadows of the Sea \n\n2026 Eisner Hall of Fame Judges’ Choices:\nLee Marrs (1945– )\nBeginning her comics career assisting on Little Orphan Annie\, Prince Valiant\, and Hi & Lois\, Lee Marrs went on to co-found Alternative Features Service. She is one of the godmothers of the underground comix movement\, a “founding mommy” for underground women cartoonists. Creator of the underground comic The Further Fattening Adventures of Pudge\, Girl Blimp\, she also contributed to a variety of series\, notably including DC’s Plop!\, but also Wimmen’s Comix\, Wet Satin\, and Gay Comix\, as well as Star*Reach\, which was published by lifelong partner and fellow Hall of Fame inductee Mike Friedrich. \nPaul S. Newman (1924–1999)\nWhen Paul S. Newman died at age 75\, The New York Times and CNN carried the news\, including that he had been listed in Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s most prolific comic book writer. His official credits began with DC in 1947\, and the man whom historian Robin Snyder dubbed “King of the Comic Book Writers” often worked without credit on a variety of story types for a variety of publishers. To put his work in perspective\, Newman said in 1977 that\, to get his 4\,121 stories approved for publication\, “I had to submit an additional 5\,000 plot ideas\, which were rejected.” \nHéctor Germán Oesterheld (1919–1977[?])\nLambiek describes Héctor Germán Oesterheld as “the most important comic writer from South America.” The Argentinian tackled almost every genre\, instilling each with social and political substance. His works between 1952 and 1968 include the revisionist Western El Sargento Kirk\, the war comic with no battles Ernie Pike\, the popular El Eternauta science fiction strip\, the horror-adventure title Mort Cinder\, and the biography Vida del Che. Oesterheld was subsequently arrested and presumed killed. An Italian journalist was later told\, “We did away with him because he wrote the most beautiful story of Che Guevara ever done.” Oesterheld understood the risks he was taking but always wrote what he believed. \nJimmy Swinnerton (1875–1974)\nJames “Jimmy” Swinnerton was a prolific newspaper strip creator whose career began with comics targeted to children\, which was unusual for the period. He was still a teenager when the San Francisco Examiner carried his Little Bears strip\, inspired by the bear on the California flag and/or the bear mascot for the San Francisco Mid-Winter Exposition of 1894. An early multi-panel strip using speech balloons\, Little Bears might be considered the first “talking animal” comic. For the New York Journal\, Swinnerton introduced The Little Tigers and\, later\, Little Jimmy. While in New York and after a move to Arizona\, he introduced Mr. Jack\, Mount Ararat\, and Rocky Mason\, Government Marshal\, and painted backgrounds for dozens of Warner Bros. cartoons. \nCarol Tyler (1951– )\nCarol Tyler is a cartoonist\, painter\, and comics educator whose interest in undergrounds led her to San Francisco and her 1987 debut in Weirdo magazine. Collections of short pieces such as The Job Thing and Late Bloomer would follow\, setting the groundwork for her first long-form narrative\, the Eisner Award-nominated biography of her father\, whose three color volumes were collected as Soldier’s Heart. The New York Times described it as “a vivid\, affecting\, eccentrically stylish frame built around a terrible silence.” Married to Comics\, a 2023 documentary about Tyler’s life with her late husband\, fellow cartoonist Justin Green\, was released to rave reviews. Her 2025 work The Ephemerata is a sensitive reflection on the nature of grief. \n\n\n\n\nCan’t make it to Comic-Con? No need to fret—treat yourself during our Not-At-Comic-Con Sale! From Thursday\, July 23rd to Sunday\, July 26th\, you can use coupon code SDCC at checkout for 25% off just about everything (and yes\, that includes pre-orders) at Fantagraphics.com! \nAll order fulfillment subject to availability. 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.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/san-diego-ca-fantagraphics-at-booth-1721-at-san-diego-comic-con/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 W. Harbor Dr.\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SDCC-2026-FB.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T191027Z
CREATED:20260716T194252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T191027Z
UID:27528-1786042800-1786050000@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Dallas\, TX: Raquelle Jac (Bimbo Agitprop) in conversation with Uday Narayanan at The Wild Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the book launch for Bimbo Agitprop! Raquelle Jac will be discussing her “searing debut” (Publishers Weekly\, Starred Review) with visual effects artist and filmmaker Uday Narayanan at The Wild Detectives on August 6th at 7:00 pm. \n  \nRSVP here: https://partiful.com/e/tIvR5mOKxn6qTkhq6ygT?
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/dallas-tx-raquelle-jac-bimbo-agitprop-in-conversation-with-uday-narayanan-at-the-wild-detectives/
LOCATION:The Wild Detectives\, 314 W Eighth St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Raquelle-Jac-The-Wild-Detectives-Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T224710Z
CREATED:20260803T224710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T224710Z
UID:27533-1786208400-1786215600@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Seattle\, WA: Roberta Gregory (Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken) Book Launch at the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the book launch for Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken: Roberta Gregory will be at the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on August 8th at 5:00-7:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-wa-roberta-gregory-bitchy-the-exasperating-existence-of-midge-mccracken-book-launch-at-the-fantagraphics-bookstore-gallery/
LOCATION:Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery\, 1201 S Vale St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Roberta-Gregory-Fantagraphics-Bookstore-Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T202604Z
CREATED:20260811T202604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T202604Z
UID:27537-1786795200-1786809600@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Bellingham\, WA: Roberta Gregory (Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken) Book Signing at The Comics Place
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a book signing with Roberta Gregory to celebrate the release of Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken: she’ll be at The Comics Place on 8/15 at 12:00-4:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/bellingham-wa-roberta-gregory-bitchy-the-exasperating-existence-of-midge-mccracken-book-signing-at-the-comics-place/
LOCATION:The Comics Place\, 107 W Holly Street\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Roberta-Gregory-The-Comics-Place_Insta-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T204309Z
CREATED:20260811T204309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T204309Z
UID:27547-1788026400-1788037200@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Philadelphia\, PA: Katie Skelly (Heaven) Talk + Book Signing at Partners and Son
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss an event with Katie Skelly: she’ll be discussing and signing her “haunting coming-of-age story wrapped in neon lights\, supernatural mystery\, and emotional uncertainty” (AIPT)\, Heaven\, at Partners and Son on 8/29 at 6:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/philadelphia-pa-katie-skelly-heaven-talk-book-signing-at-partners-and-son/
LOCATION:Partners and Son\, 618 S 6th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Katie-Skelly_Partners-and-Son_Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T213000
DTSTAMP:20260811T205031Z
CREATED:20260811T205031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T205031Z
UID:27550-1788982200-1788989400@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Frog Farm 13 featuring Jesse Moynihan (Forming)\, Dash Shaw (Like Swimmers)\, Hotel Art Thief\, Kate Costello\, and Jenny Vu at LIFE WORLD
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss an unforgettable show: on 9/9 at 7:30 pm\, Farm 13 will feature Jesse Moynihan (Forming)\, Dash Shaw (Like Swimmers)\, Hotel Art Thief\, Kate Costello\, and Jenny Vu\, September 9th at 7:30 pm at LIFE WORLD! \nGet your tickets at https://restlessnites.com/events/frogfarm139sep2026.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/brooklyn-ny-frog-farm-13-featuring-jesse-moynihan-forming-dash-shaw-like-swimmers-hotel-art-thief-kate-costello-and-jenny-vu-at-life-world/
LOCATION:LIFE WORLD\, 563 Johnson Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11237\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jesse-Moynihan-Frog-Farm-13_Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T003845Z
CREATED:20260818T003845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T003845Z
UID:27564-1789065000-1789072200@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Takoma Park\, MD: Kim Deitch (How I Make Comics) + Noah Van Sciver (The Mess) Book Signing at People's Book
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss an event with both Kim Deitch and Noah Van Sciver: they’ll be signing their books at People’s Book on September 10th at 6:30 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/takoma-park-md-kim-deitch-how-i-make-comics-noah-van-sciver-the-mess-book-signing-at-peoples-book/
LOCATION:People’s Book\, 7014 Westmoreland Ave Ste A\, Takoma Park\, MD\, 20912\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Kim-Deitch-and-Noah-Van-Sciver-at-Peoples-Book_Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T005640Z
CREATED:20260814T005640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T005640Z
UID:27555-1789066800-1789072200@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Jesse Moynihan (Forming) + Dash Shaw (Like Swimmers) Book Signing at Desert Island
DESCRIPTION:Double trouble: Jesse Moynihan (Forming) and Dash Shaw (Like Swimmers) will be signing copies of their books at Desert Island on 9/10 at 7:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/brooklyn-ny-jesse-moynihan-forming-dash-shaw-like-swimmers-book-signing-at-desert-island/
LOCATION:Desert Island\, 490 Metropolitan Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jesse-Moynihan-at-Desert-Island_Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T010914Z
CREATED:20260814T010914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T010914Z
UID:27558-1789153200-1789158600@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Baltimore\, MD: Jesse Moynihan (Forming) + Dash Shaw (Like Swimmers) Book Talk + Signing at Atomic Books
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a presentation and book signing with Jesse Moynihan (Forming) + Dash Shaw (Like Swimmers): they’ll be at Atomic Books on 9/11 at 7:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/baltimore-md-jesse-moynihan-forming-dash-shaw-like-swimmers-book-talk-signing-at-atomic-books/
LOCATION:Atomic Books\, 3620 Falls Rd.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21211\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jesse-Moynihan-at-Atomic-Books_Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T003424Z
CREATED:20260818T003424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T003424Z
UID:27561-1789408800-1789419600@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Philadelphia\, PA: Jesse Moynihan (Forming) Book Talk + Signing at Partners and Son
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Moynihan is coming to Philly: he’ll be presenting and signing his eon-spanning\, psychedelic\, metaphysical\, mystical epic\, Forming\, at Partners and Son on September 14th at 6:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/philadelphia-pa-jesse-moynihan-forming-book-talk-signing-at-partners-and-son/
LOCATION:Partners and Son\, 618 S 6th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jesse-Moynihan-at-Partners-and-Son_Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T203951Z
CREATED:20260811T203951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T203951Z
UID:27542-1789837200-1789844400@blog.fantagraphics.com
SUMMARY:Newburyport\, MA: Leah Hayes (Identical) Book Launch at Jabberwocky Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the book launch for Leah Hayes’ engaging and aesthetically avant garde graphic novel\, Identical: she’ll be at Jabberwocky Bookshop on 9/19 at 5:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/newburyport-ma-leah-hayes-identical-book-launch-at-jabberwocky-bookshop/
LOCATION:Jabberwocky Bookshop\, 50 Water St. #22\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Leah-Hayes-Jabberwocky-Bookshop_Insta.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR