Fantagraphics Blog

With MoCCA already in the rear-view mirror, it's a bit late to be recapping the 2009 Book Expo America, which took place the weekend before at the wonderfully air-conditioned Javits Center. But who doesn't like convention photos? Don't let the lack of cosplay action fool you, BEA was a great time for myself, Jason Miles and Gary Groth, and we enjoyed hanging out with the likes of Kim Deitch, Monte Schulz, Michael Kupperman, and Dash Shaw.  We flew in Thursday morning, Jason and I waking up at 4:00AM only to get to the airport by 5:00AM so I could get…

Hoo-ee, it's time for our post-MoCCA Online Commentary & Diversions catch-up. It's going to take a while to sift through 4-5 days of the comics blogosphere, so to start with these are mostly links that have been sent to me: • Review: "In what is obviously a labor of love, [C.] Tyler tells the story of her father's time during WWII and her parents' early relationship, skillfully interweaving it with Tyler's own story… provid[ing] a moving, personal portrait of one member of what's become known as 'the greatest generation.' Tyler's use of colored inks gives the line drawings an inviting…

Uptight #3 By Jordan Crane With Uptight #3 Jordan Crane continues to prove himself to be one of the most skilled and versatile cartoonists of his generation. First he maps uncharted territory of graphic melancholia with a brand new serialized tale of infidelity, "Vicissitude," in sumptuous greytone. He follows that up with the first installment of "Freeze Out," a delightful new all-ages adventure starring Simon & Jack, the boy and cat heroes from Jordan's classic tale The Clouds Above! 24-page black & white 6.75" x 10.25" comic book • $2.75 Add to Cart • More Info & Previews

This should rival that Crumb show from 2 years ago and the Masters of American Comics as one of the greatest comic art exhibitions of all-time.

Tattered Cover Book Store1628 16th StreetDenver, CO 80202303-436-9219 ext.2731www.tatteredcover.com 2009 Cowtown Alternative Comix Fest Featuring: John Porcellino, Patty Leidy, Noah Van Sciver, Felix Tannenbaum, Lonnie Allen, Stan Yan, and Will Barnes Saturday, June 27, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Tattered Cover Book Store, Historic LoDo Several local comic artists will join us for an afternoon Comix Fest! Beginning at 1:00 pm, guests are invited to peruse the exhibits, talk one-on-one with the artists, and have pieces signed. Our presentations begin at 2:00 pm with John Porcellino, creator of King-Cat Comics, presenting Twenty Years of King-Cat Comics, 1989-2009. At 3:00 pm Patty…

From the press release: The Type Directors Club will hold a silent auction on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. On the block will be 24 original posters by top graphic designers. The posters celebrate numbers as letterforms while focusing attention on one of today's (and every day's) biggest issues: MONEY. The Numbers Project silent auction will benefit the Scholarship Fund of theType Directors Club newly formed Typographic Design Center. From Me: The Type Directors Club of New York is one of the most respected organizations in the field of Graphic Design and I'm honored to be a part of…

Bagge Hulk (finally)! Jason Spider-Man! It's not often that we reprint Marvel Comics press releases, but we couldn't resist this one. Not only is Marvel finally releasing that long-promised Peter Bagge Hulk story, but they've commissioned other alternative degenerates to provide their visions of Marvel characters, including Dash Shaw, Tony Millionaire, Michael Kupperman, Johnny Ryan (uh-oh…) and Jason. See below for a totally exclusive preview of the Jason Spider-Man story! ——- Marvel Comics is proud to announce the release of Strange Tales MAX #1 (of 3) in September 2009, featuring the most acclaimed creators in independent comics today! This landmark three issue limited series, overflowing with 48 pages…