If you find yourself in the Atlanta airport, go check out this amazing installation honoring John Lewis— featuring my original page from March: Book Three, next to the legendary “Because Of You, John” autograph from Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration!
(photos by, and thanks to, fellow cartoonist and friend Andy Runton!)
I’ve always wanted to release a collection of my amateur band photography, so I finally made it happen as a zine— here’s Parting Shots #1, featuring a bunch of photos I took between 1995-2018. This mostly documents underground punk-related bands, but also branches out into a few mainstream artists I’ve had the privilege of seeing. All point-and-shoot, from the hand-me-down 110 camera I started with to my current Sony RX100 II.
Volume One clocks in at a whopping 84 pages, and I expect to release a second volume in a few months. You can order it here, or in combination with Fluke #17 here. This is a super-limited release, and I doubt I’ll make more than 100 copies total.
One Reason. Caravan, Memphis TN, 2003.
Fugazi. Malcolm X Park, Washington DC, 1996.
Haim. Egyptian Room, Indianapolis IN, 2016.
Fat Shadow. Bloomington IN, 2011.
If you need a breather from our democracy’s collapse, here’s a brand-new, extremely soothing 7-minute interview/process video I did with Payton Knobeloch at [Indi]android, drawing comics while surrounded by puppies and kitties. Enjoy!
(and then get out in the streets to protest en masse, light up that Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121, and STAY LOUD.)
I have a new illustration in The New York Times today, in George Gustines’ piece about IDW’s collaborative comics line with the Smithsonian!
Hot off the presssss:
I have an interview in Fluke zine #17, plus cover artwork, interior illustrations, and that sweet Soophie Nun Squad family tree centerfold action! Order a copy here.
It’s always an honor to contribute to this long-running, Arkansas-rooted DIY punk staple!
Thanks to everyone who came out in Little Rock and Bloomington to make the release of TWO DEAD such a success!
Writer Van Jensen and I had a panel discussion (and “Anatomy of a Scene” walk-through) on book release day, moderated by Jay Jennings as a part of Oxford American’s “South Words” series— here is video of the whole thing.
Thanks to everyone who braved the cold and rain last Saturday to grab books from colorist Erin Tobey and me at Vintage Phoenix Comics— Erin and I have worked on-and-off with each other for almost 20 years, and we’re both proud to’ve been a visual team on this book.
You can order signed/sketched copies of any of my books directly from me here.
It’s an honor to find the March trilogy included in A.V. Club’s “Best Comics of the 2010’s” list!
“The March books became even more relevant in the midst of the shifting political tides of the decade’s latter half, and with its presence in schools, March gives future generations an accessible, poignant look at why they need to stand up to bigotry in all its forms and continue the fight for human rights.”
Here are some quick flyers for my upcoming Two Dead book release events:
* Tuesday, November 19th in Little Rock, AR with writer Van Jensen!
See you there!
The first shipment of Two Dead has arrived, and the books turned out great!
Gallery 13 will be releasing Two Dead on November 19th (writer Van Jensen and I will be doing a discussion/Q&A/signing on release day in Little Rock, Arkansas, and then colorist Erin Tobey and I will be doing a signing in Bloomington, Indiana at Vintage Phoenix Comics on Saturday, November 23rd).
I’ve already started shipping signed mailorder copies, which means many folks will receive the book before release day— order here.
You may also order Two Dead from your local comics shop, your local indie bookstore, or Amazon.
As always, thank you for your support!
For those interested, I’ve taken it upon myself to translate the musical relationships of my flagship band Soophie Nun Squad into a convenient flow-chart style family tree! (It’s fairly exhaustive, but by no means complete— I had to snip the connections the further out I went, usually stopping at band relationships one step out from direct SNS membership.)
Many of these bands may be explored further here at Harlan Records (a DIY punk record label I operated from 1994-2010).
I’ll be tabling at the Bloomington Zine Fest on Saturday, October 19th from 12-6pm. The fest will be at the I-Fell Gallery (415 W. 4th St.)— check out more info and exhibitors here!
My new graphic novel Two Dead (written by Van Jensen, drawn by me, color by Erin Tobey) will be released on November 19th from Gallery 13— if you’d like a signed/sketched copy directly from me, you may order here!
* Due to our evil, fascist regime backing out of an international postal alliance, international shipping has skyrocketed in the last few years, making foreign orders unrealistic— so I’m only taking direct US mailorders. I’m sorry— yet another reason to get this wicked criminal syndicate out of power.
ISBN 978-1501168956
You may also pre-order from your local comics shop, your local indie bookstore, or Amazon here.
Here’s an exclusive excerpt from Oxford American!
Here’s another excerpt from Paste!
On release day, November 19th, Van and I will be having a discussion/signing in Little Rock, Arkansas, in cooperation with Oxford American’s South Words series. Get tickets here!
I’ll be doing a talk about my work on the March trilogy, with March: Book One as Brown County’s community-wide reading selection— Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm , at the Brown County library (205 Locust Lane).
Bring your questions! I’ll be doing a signing afterward, with a wide assortment of my books for sale too.
See you there!
I’ll be a special guest at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus— CXC— next weekend! Admission is free and open to the public. Columbus Metropolitan Library, main branch (96 S. Grant Ave.)
Slangin books at table 51 (Saturday 11am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm), with a spotlight panel on my work Sunday at 1:30pm in room 3B!
I’ll also be hosting a CXC After Party at Mikey’s Late Night Slice (268 S. 4th) on Saturday from 10pm-1am.
See you there!
If you’re going to CXC in Columbus, Ohio later this month, I’ll be hosting a Saturday night after-party with pizza, dranks, and sweet sweet karaoke— Mikey’s Late Night Slice (268 S. 4th St.) from 10pm-1am.
See you there, and on the convention floor— spread the word!
I’m thrilled to hear that my Popula essay “About Face” is an Ignatz Awards nominee for Outstanding Online Comic!
If you’re attending SPX in September, you may cast your votes for the Ignatz Awards on Saturday the 14th— winners will be announced at that evening’s Ignatz ceremony.
There’s such outstanding work among the nominees this year. Please check out everyone’s work— I’m so lucky to be able to make comics amidst all this talent and vision.
(theree seems to be a server problem with SPX/Ignatz site, so I’ll update this soon with proper links.)
I’ll be a guest at the Evansville Museum Geek & Comic Con on Saturday, August 17th from 11-6! It’ll be at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, & Science (411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN 47713). Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for youth, and free for museum members!
Come see me in conversation about my work at 2pm in whatever room or auditorium holds the panels— more info soon!
Naturally I’ll be selling, signing, and sketching in books throughout the day at my table. Come say hi!
Excited to finally share my variant cover to Black Hammer/ Justice League: Hammer Of Justice #3, out in September from DC & Dark Horse!
I’m so grateful to comics bud Jeff Lemire for giving me opportunities to contribute to his many creations over the years.
And this cover was especially significant for me: Dan Mishkin & Gene Colan’s 1982-1983 Wonder Woman run was the very first comic I kept up with monthly, and I’ve waited my whole life to complete the circle, drawing Wonder Woman in an official capacity.
Wonder Woman variant cover by Nate Powell (age 4), 1982.
I have 20 pages of original artwork up for sale now-- virtually *all* money (minus fees/shipping) will be distributed equally among 8 organizations doing essential humanitarian, legal, voter registration, and progressive work. This is the *only* artwork I'm planning to sell in the foreseeable future.
Groups benefitted are RAICES, Planned Parenthood of KY/IN, ACLU, VoteRiders, National Center for Transgender Equality, American Association for People with Disabilities, Emily's List ,and About Face: Veterans Against the War.
Pages are from SWALLOW ME WHOLE, ANY EMPIRE, PLEASE RELEASE, SWEET TOOTH, THE LOST HERO, Ghostface Killah concept book TWELVE REASONS TO DIE, "The One That Got Away" from IN THE DARK, THE SILENCE OF OUR FRIENDS, THE YEAR OF THE BEASTS, IT DISAPPEARS, and Margaret Atwood's creation ANGEL CATBIRD!
Thank you for helping directly support their efforts! Listings will remain up at least through the end of June, and I'll keep everyone updated with the exact amounts of money raised.
