Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: In a Glass Grotesquelyby Richard Sala 136-page full color 7" x 7" softcover • $19.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-797-0 See Previews / Order Now The latest book from the author of THE HIDDEN and DELPHINE contains the epic 115-page tale of a modern master-criminal. Following in the bloody footsteps of super-fiends such as Fantomas, Fu Manchu, or Professor Moriarty, Super-Enigmatix is ruthless, cunning, and thoroughly evil. His only goal is to spread fear and cause chaos — but does he want to destroy civilization, or save it? Not even his loyal army of female…
An Evening of Spontaneous Creation with James McNew, Bill Frisell, and Jim Woodring!
James McNew, Bill Frisell, and Jim Woodring!!! Seriously, what more do I need to say? I've written before about the creative synergy between our dear Uncle Jim and McNew and his band, Yo La Tengo. They've collaborated before on everything from CD illustrations to tattoos to plastic figurines of the band… yet, somehow, they had never collaborated ON STAGE. This Sunday, October 5th, this monstruous injustice will be put to rest at Seattle's Town Hall. McNew will be joined by legendary jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, who collaborated with Woodring himself on the (now sold out) 2002 "children's" book, Trosper. Together,…
Now in Stock: Hip Hop Family Tree Vols. 1-2: 1975-1983 Gift Box Set by Ed Piskor
Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: Hip Hop Family Tree Vols. 1-2: 1975-1983 Gift Box Setby Ed Piskor 248-page full color 9.125" x 13.25" softcover • $59.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-791-8 See Previews / Order Now To celebrate the resounding critical and commercial success of the first two volumes of Ed Piskor's unprecedented history of Hip Hop, we are offering the two books in a mind-blowingly colorful slipcase, drawn and designed by the artist, featuring exclusive all-new cover art on each volume. As if that's not enough, in addition to the two books and the slipcase itself, Piskor has drawn…
Now in Stock: The Lonesome Go by Tim Lane
Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: The Lonesome Goby Tim Lane 296-page black & white/color 8" x 10.75" softcover • $39.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-754-3 See Previews / Order Now Tim Lane continues his exploration of the Great American Mythological Drama that began with his first book, the critically acclaimed Abandoned Cars. This collection of stories is broadly linked together by the experience of wandering — both literally and figuratively. With compelling verisimilitude, the lives of his characters are depicted by way of rich mixtures of obscure myths and documented facts, dreams and reality, belief and disbelief, throughout a haunted…
The Complete Zap Comix – First Look
It…It's just beautiful. And heavy. Loyal ZAP fans, this beast of a box set will surely not disappoint. Our desks are sagging just a little bit under the weight of the very first advance copies, straight from the printer, and we just had to share these sneak peek images with you straightaway! More previews are imminent, and we'll be posting sample pages from The Complete Zap Comix at its dedicated Facebook page over the next few weeks. This limited edition, one-of-a-kind collection is due to arrive by the end of the year. Pre-ordering yours is just a click away!
Five Inventive International Cartoonists at Fantagraphics Bookstore
For Immediate Release: Five Inventive International Cartoonists at Fantagraphics Bookstore: Simon Hanselmann, Michael DeForge, Lane Milburn, Conor Stechschulte, and Patrick Kyle appear on October 11 SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 – SEATTLE, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore is pleased to welcome a crew of incredibly talented emerging cartoonists on Saturday, October 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Simon Hanselmann from Australia and Canadians Michael DeForge and Patrick Kyle will join American artists Lane Milburn and Conor Stechschulte in presenting their imaginative new works to Seattle audiences for the first time. Simon Hanselmann developed an international following with his Girl Mountain Tumblr. The characters in…
LAS VEGAS: Cute Boy Alert
One of the world's best veteran cartoonists is joining forces at Cosmic Comics with some of the world's best cartoonists from the internet this Saturday, October 4th from noon-4pm. Simon Hanselmann, Michael DeForge and Patrick Kyle will be signingalongside 30 year comics veteran Gilbert Hernandez of Love and Rockets. Gilbert's newest collection, Luba and Her Family, follows the matriarch as she moves her family north to the U.S. when Palomar gets leveled by an earthquake. Nearing the end of their world tour, Simon is celebrating the release of his 'stoner tragedy' Megahex, made popular on his Girl Mountain Tumblr, now available in a sexy hardback from Fantagraphics. Poverty,…
Walt Disney’s Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck: Return to Plain Awful – Excerpt
In the first adventure that Don Rosa takes us on in Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck: Return to Plain Awful, titled "The Crocodile Collector," Uncle Scrooge enlists Donald Duck and the intrepid trio, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, on a quest to find the fabled sacred crocodiles of Emperor Nero. This goose—er—crocodile chase takes the ducks from the bustling capitol city of Cairo, Egypt to the fetid, bug-infested swamps north of Lake Victoria, Africa. To quote Donald Duck: "Oh, my aching duckfeathers!" Give the 20-page excerpt a gander here, and check out the book page for more info and for pre-sale ordering….
Now in Stock: Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano – New Reprint!
New reprint! Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: Nijigahara Holograph (虹ヶ原ホログラフ)by Inio Asano translated by Matt Thorn 296-page black & white 7" x 9.5" hardcover • $29.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-583-9 See Previews / Order Now Even as butterflies ominously proliferate in town, the rumor of a mysterious creature lurking in the tunnel behind the school spreads among the children. When the body of Arié Kimura's mother is found by this tunnel's entrance, next to apparently human traces, the legend seems to be confirmed. Is the end of the world coming? In order to appease the wrath of the beast, the…
Destiny City Comics opens in Tacoma
We love all our interns, hell we've hired more than a few like Eric Reynolds, Kristy Valenti and Anna Pederson. But some move on and spread the magic to other parts of the country. Michael Fitzgerald fits into the category as on Wednesday, October 1st, he is opening up a NEW comics store in Tacoma, Washington called Destiny City Comics. Right next door to King's Books on St. Helens Avenue, Destiny City Comics will offer the latest in comics, acclaimed graphic novels, and works by local creators. On opening day, comics like Thor #1 will be available, a new series by Marvel featuring…
