Jack Kamen’s classic stories in EC comics like Tales From the Crypt, Weird Science, Haunt of Fear, Modern Love, and Weird Fantasy left a lasting impression on midcentury American youth. They sold in the millions, but were vilified by child psychologists, preachers and politicians, who claimed these comic books were the cause of juvenile delinquency, leading to their ultimate demise. Kamen’s legacy has been preserved in the EC Artists’ Library from Fantagraphics Books with four collections: Zero Hour, Forty Whacks, Daddy Lost His Head, and Martian Monster. An exhibition of Kamen’s comics hosted by series editor J. Michael Catron opens…
What’s in Store: Art, Music and More!
Join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore this Saturday, January 12, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM to celebrate the publication of Tom Van Deusen’s new comix collection Expelling My Truth. This party includes an exhibition of original art from the book with readings by Simon Hanselmann, Max Clotfelter, and Van Deusen, along with the ever-popular complimentary refreshments. This event coincides with the monthly Georgetown Art Attack featuring colorful visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic art community. On Saturday, January 26 at 8:00 PM, Fantagraphics Bookstore and Georgetown Records, in association with Goethe Institut Seattle, present an experimental music performance by…
Holiday Hangover Sale: 25% Off Sitewide!
Beat back the post-holiday blues with the Fantagraphics Holiday Hangover Sale, starting January 7th and running through January 9th. We’re taking 25% off just about everything at Fantagraphics.com, including everything from classic comics collections to brand new releases. So take that extra cash you got from returning all those well-intentioned gifts you got this year and turn it into something you actually want, new comics! All order fulfillment subject to availability. Due to increased order volume please allow an additional 5 business days for shipping. Cannot be combined with other promotions including 20/20 membership (although 20/20-ers will still receive free…
What’s in Store: A Very Good Year!
It’s come that time when Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery curator Larry Reid chooses his favorite comix of the year. I customarily select about a dozen outstanding titles. This being a banner year for contemporary comix, I’ll be more expansive this time, listing my top twenty. This exercise is subjective by nature. I try to avoid the term “best,” preferring instead to name the books that most appealed to me. 20. Doukhobor Comics by Rose Driver. What’s not to like about an eccentric anarchist/nudist/arsonist religious cult that, with the help of Leo Tolstoy, made their way from Russia to the Pacific…
Fantagraphics Best of 2018 Lists
‘Tis the season—for every major media outlet to blast their opinions on this year’s best comics offerings. At Fantagraphics we are enormously proud of all the books we publish, and the artists who make them, so we decided to compile all of their year-end accolades into one handy list for you to browse. While we’re tooting our own horn, we might as well mention that any of these titles would make a fantastic gift for the discerning comics fan in your life. Just sayin’. Check back, we’ll be updating as more lists go up! The Lie and How We…
What’s in Store: 12th Anniversary Gala feat. Jeremy Eaton
Celebrate the 12th anniversary of Fantagraphics Bookstore on Saturday, December 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM with an exhibition by Jeremy Eaton, HOW NOT TO DRAW COMICS, featuring musical entertainment from Fantagraphics friends and staff – Bounty of the Wayside (Nancy Clarke, Kyle Hanson, and Eaton) with The War of Northern Aggression (Keeli McCarthy and Donna Brown.) Cool art, live music, complimentary refreshments, and holiday cheer galore! Eaton’s comix work, published by Fantagraphics Books in the 90s, was an important contribution to the alternative comix movement of that period. He has since turned his attention to painting, examining the…
What’s in Store: Best American Comics Party
Drop by Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery this Saturday, November 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to celebrate the publication of Best American Comics 2018 with local contributors Simon Hanselmann, D J Bryant, Alex Graham, and our own Max Clotfelter (on the occasion of his 40th birthday). The event includes a rare DJ set by former Fantagraphics staffer and U-Men guitarist Tom Price commemorating the release of Sub Pop’s seasonal U-Men/Green River split single with sleeve art by Peter Bagge. Complimentary refreshments and birthday cake! This event coincides with Small Business Saturday. Wherever you are, please patronize local artists and independent enterprises….
Enjoy 40% Off during the 2018 Cyber Monday Sale!
Faster than you can polish off your Thanksgiving leftovers, we’re going to make all of your holiday shopping woes disappear with the Fantagraphics Cyber Monday Sale. For one day only, we’re carving a whopping 40% off just about everything at Fantagraphics.com, including everything from brand new releases to all our classic collections! This is our biggest sale of the year, so if there’s anything you’ve been waiting to pick up, now is the time! There’s no code needed, just be sure to visit Fantagraphics.com before midnight Pacific on Monday, November 26th. Need some gift-guidance to help you maximize your sale…
Fantagraphics goes to CAB 2018!
Hi folks! The holidays are coming, but we’re gonna squeeze in one more show for ya, so plan to be at Pratt Institute this Sunday between 11am and 7pm for this year’s Comic Arts Brooklyn! Debut books, Special Guests, and programming galore. But first… That’s this Friday, November 9th! Then, Sunday from 11am-7pm, we’ll be parked at CAB tables #C3–C4, right between Special Guests Jim Woodring and Olivier Schrauwen on one side and Simon Hanselmann and Nick Thorburn on the other! True bliss! Signing Schedule: Roman Muradov . . . . . 12pm – 2pm Mark Newgarden ….
What’s in Store: Short Run Marathon Party!
Please join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery this Friday, November 2 for our 8th annual Short Run Marathon exhibition and pre-festival reception featuring original art by Short Run guests Ali Fitzgerald, Mimi Pond, Carol Tyler, Anna Haifisch, Olivier Schrauwen, Antoine Maillard, Melek Zertal, Rina Ayuyang, Eroyn Franklin, and November Garcia, with a special Beatles sing-a-long hosted by Carol Tyler. A wonderful opportunity to casually socialize with an amazing array of regional, national, and international artists. Complimentary refreshments and great fun! The following Saturday, November 10 we’ll host an appearance by Short Run co-founder Eroyn Franklin presenting new work…
