“The Eternaut he called me…to explain my fate in just one word…” We’re reprinting The Eternaut, the seminal Argentinian science fiction graphic novel by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano Lopez (now a TV series available to stream on Netflix)—and we’re taking pre-orders! A gathering of neighbors in suburban Buenos Aires is interrupted by an eerie, phosphorescent snowfall. When those outside exposed to the “snow” start dropping dead, it becomes clear that the harmless-looking “snow” reflects the vanguard of an alien invasion, and a story of survival, cunning, and armed struggle against them unfurls. The Eternaut was written by the Argentine author Héctor Germán Oesterheld, famous for…
Roy #1 by Gilbert and Natalia Hernandez
In Roy #1, the Hernandez family’s legacy expands, as Gilbert teams up with his daughter, Natalia! Fan favorite everyman Roy returns in a two-part story, teaming up with the Little Stunt Boy to deal with Roy’s arch nemesis — the Froat! Or, should we say: the Froats?!? They’re multiplying! Meanwhile, Natalia delivers a surreal eight-pager detailing an Alien spiritual encounter! It’s a family affair! This uncanny comic is out August 6th and available for pre-order now!
Fantagraphics 2025 Eisner Nominations
The 2025 Eisner Award nominations have been announced and—drumroll, please—Fantagraphics has 26, the most of any publisher! We are so honored by the recognition for our talented artists, designers, and editors and we have high hopes for some wins. Want to vote for your favorites? Fill out the application here! Short Story: “Pig” by Stacy Gougoulis, in NOW #13 Short Story: “Anything Sinister,” by Ross Murray, in NOW #13 Short Story: “You Cannot Live on Bread Alone” by Kayla E., in NOW #13 Single Issue/One-Shot: The War on Gaza, by Joe Sacco Best Reality-Based Work: Suffrage Song: The Haunted History…
Lost Marvels No. 1: Tower of Shadows is out now!
Lost Marvels No. 1: Tower of Shadows, the never-collected horror anthology series featuring stories by Jim Steranko, Neal Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Stan Lee, John Buscema, and other Silver Age masters, is out now! In the first of a new series of Lost Marvels, Fantagraphics and Marvel join forces to introduce these pages to a new generation of readers and restore this series to its rightful place in comics history. This gorgeous volume brings every Tower of Shadows story and cover to life in vivid color and features background and analysis by comics journalist Michael Dean. Want to hear more from…
Fantagraphics at MoCCA 2025
Fantagraphics is going to MoCCA on March 15th-16th! Visit us at Tables 007-011 at the Metropolitan Pavilion for artist signings, new books (including some that aren’t out yet!), and merch! You can find the schedule of panels and signings below: Fantagraphics Tables 007-011 Signing Schedule: Saturday, March 15th:12:00-1:00 pm: Ari Richter (Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz) + Marc Sobel (Reading Love and Rockets) + Charles Burns (Kommix)1:00-2:00 pm: Frances Jetter (Amalgam) + Stan Mack (Stan Mack’s Real Life Funnies) + Mia Wolff (The Empty Lot)3:00-4:00 pm: Julia Gfrörer (World Within the World) + Bim Eriksson (Baby Blue)4:00-5:00 pm: Jaime…
The Fantabucks Sale 2025
Update—March 21, 2025: An earlier version of this blog stated that you need to opt into marketing emails to receive your code. This year, that is no longer true. However, you must provide an email address when completing your checkout as a guest. For people with existing Fantagraphics.com accounts, your email should be automatically entered. For new customers, please provide an email address to be sure that your Fantabucks arrive. Mark your calendars, it’s almost here! Our most popular sale returns with its unbeatable 2-for-1 discount, running March 21st through 23rd. The Fantabucks Sale will work a little differently in…
Fantagraphics at Winter Institute 2025
Publisher By Appointment Meet-upsSign up for a one-on-one meeting with Fantagraphics!Link to book a time slot HERESunday, Feb 23 / 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMPlaza Exhibit Foyer, Concourse Level, Plaza BuildingSheraton Denver Downtown Hotel1550 Court Place / Denver, CO 80202 Featured In the Galley RoomMon, Feb 24 / Tues, Feb 25 / Wed, Feb 26Galley & Shipping Room: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMMajestic Ballroom, Tower Building Author Lunch Reception with Briana LoewinsohnWednesday, Feb 2612:30 PM – 2:00 PMGrand Ballroom, Second Level, Tower Building Buff Soul By Moa RomanovaOn Sale Date: 8/19/2025Comics & GNs / Nonfiction, MemoirISBN 9798875000683 / $29.99 HC240…
Fantagraphics Year in Review
When it comes to books, 2024 was a good year for us: we published 114 graphic novels and comics! Some of the highlights: What’s on the horizon for 2025: Our Winter and Summer catalogs are out and they are bursting with the exact kind of future we at Fantagraphics (and, well, anywhere) want to have: stories about the messiness and challenges of youth from intensely talented young cartoonists (that would be Briana Loewinsohn’s Raised by Ghosts), new releases from the legends that built the Fantagraphics name (Jaime Hernandez’ Life Drawing, Richard Sala’s Night Drive), stories that smash and pry and…
The Fantagraphics Cyber Monday Sale!
Surprise, we’ve got another sale! Today (December 2nd) through tomorrow (December 3rd) at 12:00 pm PT, we’re offering a discount on our 2025 titles–get a head start on your New Year’s resolution to read more and pre-order these fantastic books at 20% off. Your future self will thank you (even if your wallet doesn’t)! We’ve got an absolutely incredible line-up of titles next year: new books from Jaime Hernandez, Jordan Crane, Briana Loewinsohn, Kayla E, Alex Graham, Bim Eriksson, Chloé Wary, and so many more. And yes, we’re bringing back Ernie Bushmiller’s Nancy! Pick out your new favorite reads here. *Books…
In Memory of Ryan McCardle, 1989–2024
The Fantagraphics family suffered a heartbreaking loss this week with the passing of one of our own. Ryan McCardle joined our staff in 2022 as a book designer, working remotely from his home in upstate New York. At that time, Ryan had been undergoing treatment for almost three years for Chordoma, a rare form of bone cancer. We were looking for a full time designer, but Ryan’s ongoing treatment prevented him from working full time; in fact, he had been unable to work at all the previous few years and he wasn’t entirely sure how much work he could handle….
