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GCD: The Grand Comics Database -- This is it! The single most important site for those who are serious about their comics facts. The GCD is the ultimate in ambition: to assemble the complete information on everything comics ever! While what's been assembled so far is impressive -- over 750,000 individual comics entered, over 150,000 completely indexed and more than 375,000 cover images -- there's still a long way to go, and you can be a part of it! Join up and share your knowledge. Just think -- you can contribute to the permanent record of the history of comics to be shared by comics fans, collectors, and scholars for generations to come!
The Comiclopedia -- A searchable gallery of comic artist biographies and artwork examples. This is a great site packed with info. It originates in the Netherlands so it's heavy on European comics creators. You'll find plenty of unfamilar names to explore and be exposed to along with the ones you already know and love.
The Toonopedia -- Donald D. Markstein's massive online encyclopedia devoted to everything toon -- which covers comics as well as cartoons. Heavily cross-indexed and regularly updated, this site is indeed the proverbial treasure trove of information, or in this case, perhaps we should say "toonformation." It's not complete -- not by a longshot -- but there's still more to be found here on this subject than just about anywhere else on the web.
The History of Comic Books by Jamie Colville -- This is a great site for those of you interested in brushing up on your history of comics. Even if you think you know it all, Mr. Colville may surprise you with a tidbit or two. Lots of cover reproductions as well. Check it out. To get started, choose between the "Frames" and "No Frames" option at the top of the start page, and you're off!
The Comic Book Page -- This page contains links to a fairly detailed history of comics. The links are located on the left side of the page ("Pre-Golden Age", " Golden Age", etc.); once you've connected to a page, to continue click on "next page" at the bottom of each page.
Mikel Midnight's Golden Age Directory -- This is a hubsite of links and directories that will be of interest to anyone looking to geek out on any and all aspects of Golden Age comic books. Frustratingly, many of the links are dead, but there are still enough functioning links to make a visit worthwhile to those interested in this era.
The Comic Book Database -- This one looks like it's been dormant for awhile, as it's out of date. It's full of holes and errors abound, but there's still a lot of info to be had. We're not sure if all the info here has been incorporated into GCD, so we're leaving this link up for the time being. Clearly a great deal of effort went into this, but it does'nt look like it's going anywhere from here.
The Master List -- Whether you're planning a vacation, are already on the road, or just looking to find a friendly neighborhood store in your area, be sure to check here for a fantastic listing of comics stores around the world! Includes in-depth info and links from those stores that supply them.
Comic Book Resources -- This is a hub site devoted to comics, with news bulletins, chat rooms, free mail services, etc. It is advertising based (or was last time we checked) so be prepared.
The Comics Reporter -- This is an up-to-the-minute, real-deal, news-website devoted to all things comics. Maintained by Tom Spurgeon, fully linked, archived, and databased,it is an invaluable resource. Visit it often to keep abreast of current comics events.
The Comics Journal -- Here it is, the longest running critical voice in the comics world. And don't forget to visit the hottest virtual watering hole in the world of comics: The TCJ Message Board.
The Beat - The news blog of comics culture by Heidi McDonald. Veteran comics reporter McDonald dishes out droll daily doses of comics and pop culture. It's constantly updated so you'll want to keep checking in to see what's new.
Newsarama -- A great news site devoted to all things comics. They're the place to look for scoops, like this one on R. Crumb's new project
Indy Magazine: The Guide To Alternative Comics -- Check out their interview with Chris Ware
Time.comix -- As much as it pains us to admit that AOL-TimeWarner is capable of being involved with anything worthwhile, we have to admit that Andrew Arnold-- who, by all appearances seems, for all intents and purposes, to be Time.comix-- goes out of his way to review worthwhile comics that you might not know about.
The Ninth Art -- An intellegent web-zine devoted to the comics industry. Based, it seems, in London, England. Regularly updated and archived. Excellent site architecture. Definitely worth a look. For a special treat, check out this interview with Alan Moore. It looks like it may be down for the count, however, as it's been awhile since we've seen anything new here.
Blogs
¡Journalista! The Comics Journal Weblog -- The go-to page for the comics junkie, this page is guaranteed to have something for your comics jones. Constantly updated every day, this blog is packed with new links to all things comics. How they find the time to dig up all this stuff we'll never know...
Comics Comics -- The cultural nexus of all things comics, from Timothy "ComicsComics" Hodler, Dan "PictureBox" Nadel and, Frank "Storeyville" Santoro.
Mad Ink Beard -- The thinking person's comics and literature blog, by Derik A. Badman. Will warm your heart and stimulate your brain.
Size Matters: The Mini-Comic Blog -- This is a much to be commended review blog by Shawn Hoke that covers only self-published comics. This is a good spot to learn about comics you might not ever hear about otherwise. Well written and jam packed; and don't miss the great links along the right side!
Jog - The Blog -- This dude is one serious poster. An omnivore with a big appetite for comics and the intellectual ability to process what he consumes, separate the wheat from the chaff, and clue the rest of us in. In other words: he has good taste and he knows what he's talking about. Recommended.
Thought Balloonists -- Charles Hatfield and Craig Fischer provide a thorough-going critical dialogue and in-depth reviews in what may be the most intellectually engaging comics site out there. Comics readers looking for challenging, substantial fare need look no further.
Sans Everything -- This is a lively, engaging, intelligent, articulate and engrossing blog written by four Canadians: John Haffner, Jeet Heer, A. M. Lamey, and Ian Garrick Mason. It covers many topics and subjects, and while it ranges far and wide, it manages to quite frequently find comics and comics related items along the way; thus its inclusion here. We can pretty much guarantee that you will enjoy your visits and come away each time with a fresh kernal of knowledge.
The Balloonist -- Kevin Huizenga's blog is filled with excellent graphics -- primarily examples from off the beaten path that he sees as possessing special historical and/or artistic interest, but also including the occasional sneak peek at what he's working on himself -- along with the occasional rumination. Always worth a look.
Zettwoch's Suitcase -- An while we're on the topic of Artist's blogs, who better to mention that Dan Zettwoch. As opposed to Kevin H's blog listed above, Dan Z's is chock a block with his own work: sketches, drawings, diagrams, paintings, prints, hand-painted shoes, bowling pins and you never know what else, so be sure to keep going back and be prepared for a surprise.
ThomasNast.com -- Believe it or not, an officially sanctioned site devoted entirely to Nast. Does he rate? You bet he does! Interesting stuff.
The Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center -- Jack's career was so gigantic and far-ranging that you can be sure that this one will be under construction for some time, but there's a lot up already, so check it out and -- if you're a true believer -- lend a hand.
A Guidebook to the Carl Barks Universe -- This is one fabulous site. A true goldmine for anyone interested in delving into and learning more about the life and work of Carl Barks, the genius behind the universe of "Walt Disney's" Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge and so many other unforgettable characters that together form one of the single greatest bodies of work in the history of Comics. The comics listing is particularly valuable to any collector of Barks's work, whether a neophyte or a completist. There's a lot here. A real labor of love
Carl Barks, His Life and Work -- Nice site devoted to Carl Barks. Link page includes links to actual Barks comics on the web (although many are in German)
The Official Alex Toth Website -- This is every Toth fan's web-dream. Tons of Toth art here, including a new comic art page posted each and every day! Galleries, articles, checklists, and columns including some by the man himself. If you're into Toth you'll definitely be bookmarking this one.
The Jaime Hernandez Chronology and Character Index -- The source for All Things Jaime, this page is by far the best Jaime Hernandez source on the web. Contains what is more than likely the best Love and Rockets link page as well. Now if only the host and compiler, Mark Rosenfelder, would do the same for Gilberto...
Dan Clowes Checklist -- If you're a fanatic Dan Clowes collector, then this is the page for you. Recommended for true obsessives.
MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE APPENDIX: The Unofficial, No-Frills, Marvel Zombie, Obscure Characters Profile Page -- If you thought the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe covered it all, boy were you wrong. Delve into the far-flung corners of Marvel arcana and feel the frisson of fandom.
I Like Comics by Yakov -- Now reformatted, remodeled and searchable, this site is devoted to the critical appreciation of those comics that the site author considers to be especially worthy of attention. His instincts are good, so it's worth checking in. Also, there's now a blog for his quotidian comics concerns. And if you discover an item on his site that you think you'd like to pursue further (i.e. purchase, as in buy from The Copacetic Comics Company) let us know that Yakov sent you and we'll shove a couple shekels his way. >>Full Disclosure: Yakov is a Copacetic Customer
Salon.com Comics -- We were'nt sure where to put this link as it includes on-line comics -- by the likes of Lynda Barry, Tom Tomorrow, Ruben Bolling, Keith Knight and more (and then there's the archives; how about Lynda Barry to start) -- while also providing news on and about the world of comics. A good place to start is the Los Bros Hernandez interview -- it also links to some other nifty comic creator articles.
Marlys Magazine --Speaking of Lynda Barry... here's the Official Lynda Barry Site! (or if not, the closest thing to it) It's nicely done, with a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but most of all it's got the goods: The strips! So whenever you're feeling a little blue and need to remember what it was like being a kid (again) just click here to spend some time with Marlys and Co. This is definitely the place to be!
Friends of Lulu-- After delving into Lynda Barry you're going to be all revved up and excited about comics, and here's somewhere to go. Friends of Lulu is a national nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage female readership and participation in the comic book industry.
Paul Gravett -- Hailing from the UK, Mr. Gravett is a one-man comics-army. The author of definitive guides on graphic novels, manga and British comics, he writes regularly on a wide variety of comics topics: new releases, classic works, events, creators, genres, etc. and has a massive archive of articles waiting for your perusal. Do yourself a favor and spend some time on this amazing site – Gravett is truly prolific! There's so much here, that one of the challenges is figuring out where to start. We recommend this excellent appreciation of Jack Kirby, done on the occasion of the Fumetto International Comics Festival exhibition, "Jack Kirby: The House That Jack Built," as it's one that we really don't want you to miss.
Mark Evanier's Home Page -- Lots of comic (and non-comic) stuff along with more links. Of special interest to Jack Kirby fans will be his Jack FAQ. Mark was Jack's assistant for many years and can so offer some rare insights into and glimpses of Jack.
The Cartoon Art Museum -- As if you need another reason to visit San Francisco! Torture yourself by reading about what you're missing. Unless of course you live in the Bay area, in which case... you lucky dog!
ScottMcCloud.com -- From the author of Understanding Comics and Reinventing Comics comes a website that complements these works but is especially devoted to promoting comics on the web.
On Line Comics: Classic & Contemporary
Coconino Classics - A beautifully designed, and thought-provoking site. While, as its title suggests, it does indeed provide a focus on the early days of newspaper comics, featuring such greats as Herriman, McCay, McManus, Sterret, Sickles, Caniff and Crane, it also provides many examples of the precursors to 20th century comics, such as Hokusaï, Töppfer, Cruikshank and Doré, among others, all arranged chronologically by birthdate to help give you an idea of progression. A must-visit site for all interested in experincing more of the history of comics as well as all aficianados of the form. All text available in either Francais or English. High quality reproductions throughout!
Classic Comic Archives -- Get a taste of the classics. Includes Krazy Kat, Terry and the Pirates, and more. Here's a direct link to More Krazy Kat Strips. Believe us: You can't ever get enough Krazy Kat.
Krazy Kat: The Coconino County Home Page -- The best Herriman site on the web.
Golden Age Comic Book Stories -- While the title is somewhat misleading as this site focuses as much on classic SF & fantasy illustration as on comic book art, and, technically, it is formatted as a blog, it is nevertheless a motherlode of incredible, amazing and fantastic art the likes of which we have not seen anywhere else on the web. The monthly archives are HUGE -- often containing in excess of 200 high quality image files -- and include some of the greatest comics and illustratin artwork of the 20th century, including works by the well known as well as the obscure. A virtual paradise for the aficionado of classic comics and illustration work. These pages are so packed that even those of you with super high speed connections to the internet will have to pause a moment to wait for them to load; but be patient, your wait will be amply rewarded.
Celebrating Short Stories in Comics -- This new site "takes a look back at the nearly forgotten comic book short stories that appeared in various magazines and anthologies from the 70's-80s" and includes commentary by contemporary small press comics creator Dave Keirsh. Like the Golden Age Comic Book Stories site above, this one is formatted as a blog. While there are drawbacks to this format as far as ease of navigation while reading a story goes, the ease in setting up a blog enables time constrained individuals to post great work we might not otherwise see, so we feel that it must be considered a worthwhile trade off. Already posted are rare gems by the likes of Wally Wood, Alex Toth, and the (relatively) unsung Angel Trinidad, Jr., among others.
Last of the Spinner Rack Junkies -- This is the DIY blog of comics aficionado, Chance Fiveash. It includes a bevy of amazing full size scans of classic comic book covers and full uncut stories by some of the all time greats, including Jack Kirby, Alex Toth, Harry Lucey, John Stanley, Boody Rogers, Pete Morisi and more! Get ready for a feast for the eyes here. Recommended.
Moster Blog -- Tremble at the name! Try as you might, you cannot flee its awesome power... MONSTER BLOG LIVES! Monster Blog is a truly wonderful site that pays homage to the monster comics produced by Jack "king" Kirby (and lets not forget "sturdy" Steve Ditko! and, yes, "smilin'" Stan has to get some credit too, if only for all those hyperbolic captions) for Atlas/Marvel during (roughly) 1959 -1962. This site contains hundreds of excellent cover repros, dozens of complete stories -- including most of those that have never before been reprinted!!! -- and is very well organized, as well as searchable. What a great service not only to fans of this material, but to those who have yet to be introduced to this amazing group of comics which led directly to the Marvel Age of Comics that reigned supreme throughout the 1960s. Well, what are you waiting for? Check it out!
United Feature Syndicate -- There's a lot of comics here, nearly a hundred daily and Sunday newspaper strips to choose from, including: Rose is Rose, a neat strip that's been running for years, just not in Pittsburgh; Nancy, the Gilchrest version; and don't forget to check out the classics section to see what they're featuring this week. And as if that weren't enough, there's also the Cartoon Bank of New Yorker Cartoons to sift through.
King Features Syndicate -- Never miss a day of your favorite daily comic strips. All in full color, too! The past four weeks of all of their daily strips are archived. Please note, however, that there is a two-week time lag (For example, the 1 June 2001 strip doesn't appear on the site until 15 June 2001.) Don't forget to check out Mutts (Which is now, as of 19 November 2001, at last running in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [yeay!])and, of course, you'll want to get the benefit of color on Zippy. I don't know why they don't include the Sunday strips....
uComics -- Universal Press Syndicate Comics On line: Includes Doonesbury, Boondocks, Sylvia, Tom the Dancing Bug and many others. Also includes an archive of classic strips like Bloom County and Calvin & Hobbes. Last 14 days of most strips are free. But for a mere $9.95 per YEAR, you get unfettered access to the entire online archives!
The Official Mutts Site -- The online home for Patrick McDonnell's modern classic. Archives and more!
Five Card Nancy-- Whether you're a comics fan, a Dadaist, or a Ph.D. candidate in narrative theory, you'll enjoy this paean to the latent possibilities of Ernie Bushmiller's art. Check it out!
The Official Zippy the Pinhead Website -- No longer will you need to ask, "Are we having fun yet?" as you will be, here in Zipy's own playground of comics fun. Strips archived back to 1994 (although, some of the images seem to have vanished...)
Leviathan by Peter Blegvad -- For once, a truly unique sensibility. Yes, it's weird, but well worth checking out. At the risk of making a crude comparison, it could be considered something of a British counterpart to Bill Griffith's Zippy; but really, it's much more than that. If visiting this site whet's your appetite, then stop on by the shop and check out The Book of Leviathan.
The Official Gary Panter Website -- Go now and get hep. Check out the comics, the fine art, the commercial art, and more; and don't forget to read The Rozz Tox Manifesto.
Maakies.com -- No matter what you might think of the work of Tony Millionaire-- which is quite amply on display here-- there is no disputing the fact that he knows how to handle a pen. There's tons and tons o' stuff here, including the entire Maakies archive! WARNING: not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach; especially appealing to and encouraging of alcoholics and alcoholism in general. Beware!
Kaz's Underworld - You'll find the latest installment along with a sizeable archive of classic Kaz. Short animations, merch, links and more. Not for the faint hearted.
Dreamtoons -- This is a weekly strip that translates readers' dreams to four panel comic strips. All strips since the beginning of 2002 are archived, so there's a lot to look at. Comics have always been especially good at translating and communicating dreams, so it's good to know someone's out there doing it on a weekly basis. Don't skip this one!
The Hotel Fred: Cartoons by Roger Landridge -- Yes, this stuff is goofy and mindless, and indicative of a severe depression being desperately held at bay through an intense focused effort on something-- anything-- that will deflect the pain by channeling it through a productive effort; but what's wrong with that? And boy, can this guy ink! Great technique. Cartoonists everywhere could learn a thing or two from this guy.
Kyle Baker Luxury Cartoons -- You can get lost wondering through this virtual amusement park of all things Kyle Baker. We especially recommend the comics and cartoons.
Low Bright -- A fabulous online comics site by Derek Kirk Kim. Don't delay, go there today! And if you like what you find, you'll be happy to learn that we carry his print collection, Same Difference.
Unicorn Jelly - A nicely done online comics site containing a huge and insanely elaborate philosophical science fiction manga strip that ran five days a week, from September 5th, 2000 to April 14, 2003. Now it's done and you can read the entire work all the way through. There are MANY options, just scroll down the index page for a taste.
Great Moments in Rock 'n' Roll -- This is an original comics site. It is by Joel Orff and contains a large archive of strips relating individual stories somehow connected with the world of rock/punk/alt/etc music. The form and style is clearly indebted to Lynda Barry, but is differentiated and original in that it relates the stories of others. Definitely worth a visit. Alternative comics has just released an oversize collection of these strips for $6.95. We sell it for 10% off.
Shiga Books -- There are some pretty amazing comics here, both under the heading, "strips" and under “interactive.” We especially recommend Meanwhile: Click on “Meanwhile” then on “read book," and then be prepared to be blown away. Meanwhile employs an innovative use of HTML to create a fascinating sense of parallelism that is a meditation on possibility. This is web comics, a form that intelligently exploits the potential of web architecture to push the boundries of what comics can be. Essential.
a maps little spell -- Here's another site that stands out from the crowd. Rather than simply host or display comics like other sites, this site is comics. HTML is central to the experience of the comics that make up a maps little spell. It is based on, designed around, integrated with, and dependent on links and linking. Craghead is a natural born experimenter and, while there are several instances of traditional (if experimental) comics scanned and posted, it appears that, taking the site as a whole, he is attempting here to adapt analytical cubism to cyberspace, a risky endeavor to be sure, but one that he clearly enjoys. While there are plenty of HTML-based narrative forms out there, Craghead's employment of cubism is fairly unique and if any are bold enough to build on what is here, it could lead to further possiblities for comics. So, if you feel like taking a chance, then take a stroll through this site and see where it takes you.
The Holy Consumption -- Web home to Jeffrey Brown, John Hankiewicz, Paul Hornschemeier and Anders Nilsen. Graphics, comics, sketches, and all-around off-beat weirdness are to be found in abundance here.
The USS Catastrophe -- A hub site for a great group of independent cartoonists including many promising talents; notable among them Kevin Huizenga and Dan Zettwoch. Expand your horizons, take a trip on the USS Catastrophe. Well worth a visit-- things are happening here.
New Bodega -- The hep cats comics blog that is comics -- "in progress, finished, or never started." Contributors include Jordan Crane, Jef Czekaj, Tom Devlin, Megan Kelso, Barc Mell (Marc Bell ?), Paper Rad, Brian Ralph, Ron Rege, Jr., and Kurt Wolfgang.
Dash Shaw-- Mr. Shaw is one of the most interesting -- not to mention talented -- of today's younger cartoonists. Visit his website and you'll quickly discover why. Make sure you visit his work in progress, Bodyworld, and if you find that you like what you're seeing, make sure to go back and start at the beginning.
¡NEW!What Things Do - This is an AMAZING new online comics site. Founded by Jordan Crane, it features high-quality full size scans of great old and new comics by the likes of Sammy Harkham, John Porcellino, Ted May, Steve Weissman, Abner Dean, and, of course, Mr. Crane himself. The site also promises comics by John Pham, Ben Jones and Gabrielle Bell, "Coming Soon!"
>> Center for Cartoon Studies -- An actual honest-to-God, fully functioning, two-year college-level cartooning program that's not only up and running but has now graduated it's first class. Anyone interested in advancing their understanding and practice of comics now has a school to call their own. Spread the word!
The National Association of Comics Arts Educators -- A remarkable resource, the NACAE is a true boon to any and all individuals and institutions involved in teaching comics, cartooning, and visual storytelling of any kind. Their teaching resources are invaluable, especially the syllibi. Anyone currently involved -- or planning to be involved, or even contemplating involvement -- in any sort of teaching that engages comics in any way should head to this site right this very second!
ComicsResearch.org -- Featuring The Comics Scholarship Annotated Bibliographies -- The Comics Scholarship Annotated Bibliographies (CSAB) cover book-length works about comic books and comic strips, from "fannish" histories to academic monographs. This site was designed to provide more information and guidance on such books than you'd normally find in a library catalogue entry.
Comics Research Bibliography -- This is an international bibliography of comic books, comic strips, animation, caricature, cartoons, bandes dessinees, and related topics, that welcomes any additions or comments. As of the latest major update (October 2005), there are approximately 18,500 entries in the bibliography. And it's searchable!
Exercises in Style -- By Matt Madden, this is a must-visit site for any practicing cartoonist/comics artist. Madden is the reigning comics formalist and there are insights aplenty to be gained by a visit here as Madden takes the same simple domestic episode and presents it in the style of a wide variety of comics artists and schools.
The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art -- And let's not forget the pioneer! Joe Kubert's school has now been up and running for over a quarter century and can count many well known comics and animation professional among its alumni.
The National Cartoonists Society -- This society is primarily geared towards those involved with producing comic strips for the newspapers, but any comics fan is bound to find something of interest here.
National Cartoonists Society Foundation -- The National Cartoonists Society Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity that works in tandem with the NCS to advance the ideals and standards of the cartooning profession, to stimulate and encourage aspiring cartoonists through scholarships and educational programs, and to provide financial assistance to cartoonists and their families in times of hardship.
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund -- Founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of First Amendment rights for members of the comics community.
SPACE 2012 -- The Annual Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo. Held in Columbus, Ohio on April 21 & 22, 2012.
MOCCA Art Festival 2012 -- The Museum of Cartoon and Comics Art's annual art festival. Held over two days, this year on: April 28 & 29, 2012. Check it out to read the Harvey winners and other news.
TCAF: The Toronto Comics Art Festival 2012 -- Held in Toronto, Ontario, this is one amazing festival. In fact, it's SO amazing that it can only be held every other year! Coming next on May 5 & 6, 2012.
SPX: The Small Press Comics Expo 2012 -- The perennial classic, held in Bethesda, MD (just outside of Washington, DC); this year on Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, 2012.
APE: The Alternative Press Expo 2012 -- The Alternative Press Expo is now held in the fall in San Francisco. This year it's on Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14, 2012.
PIX: The Pittsburgh Indy Comics Expo 2012 -- ???
MIX: The Minneapolis Indie Xpo -- Minneapolis's own homegrown comics show is taking a year off. Check back for details on MIX 2013.
24 Hour Comics Day -- Every year cartoonists around the world will face the 24 hour comics challenge. To help these cartoonists, some comic book stores, educational institutions, libraries, businesses, and comics clubs will host special 24 Hour Comics Day events. They'll provide cartoonists with a space to work, access to food and drink, and camaraderie. Are you up to the challenge? 2012 date TBA.
NOTE: While these publishers do sell directly over the web, we here at The Copacetic Comics Company just want to remind you that we carry or can order for you anything on these sites and will offer a minimum of 10% -- 15% - 20% in most cases-- off of the retail prices that you would be charged if you ordered direct.
Fantagraphics Books -- Home to comics maestros Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, Dan Clowes, Chris Ware, Robert Crumb, Joe Sacco, and many more.
Drawn and Quarterly -- The premiere Canadian comics publisher. Home to comics iconoclasts Chester Brown, David Collier, Julie Doucet, Seth, Adrian Tomine, Dylan Horrocks, and now Kevin Huizenga and Anders Nilsen and more.
Picture Box -- You want some Art Comics? Well then, Picture Box is your boy! Home to Pittsburgh's own Frank Santoro as well as Brian Chippendale, Chris Fourges, Paper Rad, Gary Panter, Peter Blegvad, Julie Doucet, Marc Bell and more. This is a publisher to watch.
Buenaventura Press -- A budding arthouse of comics. New publisher of Kramers Ergot and Comic Art Magazine.
Top Shelf Productions -- The mighty upstart US alternative comics publisher. Taking the hefty profits from their US rights to Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's mega-hit graphic novel, From Hell, and plowing them back into the fertile field of indy-comics, Chris Staros and Brett Warnock fight for truth, justice and the American Way (in their own inimitable fashion, of course). Home to James Kochalka, Craig Thompson, Pete Sickman-Garner, and other new and less well-known comics creators.
Alternative Comics -- Home to a slew of established and up-and-coming alternative cartoonists and host to an abundance of, what else, alternative comics! Publisher, Jeff Mason & Co. have been responsible for suppporting and promoting a number of important artists as they were up and coming and have published and continue to publish quite a bit of excellent work.
:01 - First Second -- The most successful of the recent entries into the wonderful world of graphic novel publishing, First Second seems to know what they are doing. They've gotten off to a strong start and they contue to put out an ever expanding catalogue of engaging quality work with (genrally) European leanings that place it on the aesthetic spectrum somewhere between D & Q and NBM, as well as running parallel (in places) with Pantheon's graphic novel line. Definitely worth a look.
Ponent Mon -- A Spanish publisher of French inflected Japanese manga that are co-published in English by British publisher Fanfare. A truly international operation! What you'll find here is a small but growing selection of nice, high quality graphic novels, serials and anthologies that contain some of the most engaging contemporary comics on the market. Includes our personal favorite, The Walking Man, by Jiro Taniguchi. Copacetic stocks all Ponent Mon/Fanfare titles published in English.
Sparkplug Comic Books -- The entrepreneurial alter ego of Dylan Wiliiams, Sparkplug publishes a small but excellent line of comics for the thinking person. Jeff Levine, John Hankiewicz, Eric Haven , Mats!?, Austin English, Ted May, Philip Barret and Dylan's own work all have a cozy, well-produced home here, and we carry it all, here at Copacetic.
Tugboat Press -- It's the little press that could! Publisher of the wonderful (and regularly published!) anthology title, Papercutter, and a growing catalogue of funky indies.
Red Ink -- Micro-press brainchild of Jordan Crane, this little-engine-that-could presents work well worth looking into. And while visiting, don't miss the opportunity to download their quite valuable yet freely offered PDF file of A Comic Artist's Guide to Reproduction.
Adhouse Books -- Home to Pulpatoon Pilgramage, Project: Telstar, Project: Superior, the upcoming Project: Romantic and much more to come.
TwoMorrows -- This is the Home page for the publishers of The Jack Kirby Collector, Comic Book Artist, Alter Ego, Comicology and Draw magazines.
Slave Labor Graphics -- Home to Evan Dorkin and other minor luminaries of indie comics publishing.
Dark Horse Comics -- Home to Sock Monkey, Concrete, and many other characters as well as comics creators Frank Miller, Geoff Darrow, and others.
Marvel -- Alright, alright, here it is; but don't say I didn't warn you. Home to the Fantastic Four, the Amazing Spider-Man, the Uncanny X-Men, the Incedible Hulk and a cast of Thousands (Sam Thousands, that is, from Long Neck, NJ).
DC -- Ditto, for this one. Home to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more characters than any team of trademark lawyers could ever hope to keep track of.
Archie -- Well, believe it or not, we saved the best for last. This one actually has more going on than all the rest! Ideal for the younger comics fan, and the only comics site that has any appeal to young girls. And it's cute to boot! Home to Archie & Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Reggie and the rest. Come back to Riverdale...
Frank Santoro – Check out what's up with Frank as he posts comics, drawings, writings, paintings and more here on his Cold Heat Comics blog.
Jim Rugg - There's plenty of fine comics and illustration work on view here from this amazing Pittsburgh-based talent. Well worth a visit. But that's just the ground floor – to really keep up to minute with this prodigious talent, make sure to visit his Live Journal, where you'll see all of Jim's latest work. It's a must!
741.5 Comics-- You can spend an eternity here, at Dave "the knave" White's seemingly inexhaustible site.
Unicorn Mountain -- Hub of happenning Pittsburgh creativeness centering on comics, music, performance, parties and more.
Tom Scioli -- Drop in and see what the creator of Godland and The Myth of 8-Opus is up to.
Jasen Lex -- Check in with the creator of Science Fair, The Gypsy Lounge and much more.
Wayno -- Veteran Pittburgh comics artist and illustrator shows off his ample wares on this jam packed website.
Mark Zingarelli's House of Zing -- Whether you're an aspiring artist looking for some pointers, or an art director looking for pro, you'll find what you're looking for here.
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