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Portrait of the artist as a punk in his twenties-- a dirtbag, a pervert, a wreck. A geek, obsessed with comics and music. You'll laugh, you'll cringe. You'll wish you couldn't relate. You'll crank the volume all the way up and annoy the neighbors. This is a compendium of Mitch Clem's 2006-2013 run of hilarious, cult-adored autobiographical comics. It collects the complete archives of My Stupid Life, its predecessor, San Antonio Rock City, and more.

In this moving graphic novel by cartoonist Elle Shivers, two estranged friends discover a mysterious underwater creature, setting off a collision of passions and wants.On an assignment to survey an uninhabited Philippine island marked for commercial development, a jaded marine biologist and a guileless underwater photographer are surprised to find themselves thrust back together after losing touch. The straightforward mission gets complicated by their discovery of a strange giant squid that was thought to have gone extinct. As tensions rise over the fate of the creature, EJ and Dani must make their own choices about what's right, and what they owe to each other. Originally published in the 2021 ShortBox Comics Fair.

Based on the author's experience attending art school in the early 2000s, this funny, heartfelt graphic novel will resonate with anyone who had a youthful dream--or a DeviantArt account.Mel is excited about moving to Brisbane and starting art school! She imagines collaborating with other artists in a vibrant community, honing her craft, and becoming an accomplished artist. But it turns out that art school isn't quite the same in real life. Can Mel finish college with her love of art still intact? "Mel Stringer's art and storytelling talent shine in this brilliant, beautiful graphic novel that's both personal and universal." - Kaz Cooke

"Sugar and Other Stories has something for everyone--as long as you've got a strong stomach." - Allison O'Toole, Shades of FearA devoted yet amoral creature ensures a girl's blood sugar stays up. A gory ritual creates a charming woman's perfect smile. A neglected and overworked wife is slowly subsumed by violent fantasies. In this collection of short horror comics, cartoonist Joy San masterfully explores the ways in which we contort and control ourselves, balancing the bloody and brutal with unexpected levity.

2021 Ignatz Award Nominee for Outstanding Minicomic 2021 PW Graphic Novel Critics Poll - Honorable Mention Cartoonist Whit Taylor (The Nib, Fizzle) documents her road trip across Montana in this diary mini-comic, combining millennial humor with resonant observations about the state's complicated history.As she and her husband travel through semi-arid flatlands and sub-alpine mountains, Taylor reflects both on Montana's breathtaking beauty and the enduring toll of Manifest Destiny on its land and people. Balancing funny road trip anecdotes with thoughts on melting glaciers and the worrying prevalence of white nationalists, Montana Diary tells a slice of America's story, knowing that you can't separate its wonder from its tragedy.

Pena Comix showcases what it means to be a human, a romantic, a f*ck-up, an outsider, and at times a literal alien.What started as a way to share moments in a life with no direction, Andrew Pena's comics became a connection to others who felt similarly and needed a good laugh. These comics were shared across the world wide web and zine fests from 2015-2022 and are now compiled together with a few extra goodies.

Noah and Calla are high, hungry, and should probably go outside. Unfortunately, the outside sucks. You can't even get a burger without the whole place almost burning down! Michael Sweater combines '90s animation nostalgia, sitcom antics, and a seasoning of stoner humor in this hilarious new comic. This second printing of Everything Sucks #1 is for readers who missed the first run of the comic! Contains only the story with no extras.

A one-shot Fungirl comic featuring gig work, missed connections, and newfound (very) personal discoveries!Fungirl is turning her life around! She's got a new job slinging corndogs, and snagged a date with a handsome influencer. But when things get steamy, her pelvic pumps prove a little too powerful. Is Fungirl truly a murderous muff monster, or could her newfound strength save the day?

Everyone loves cats, but Noah knows the truth: they're maliciously smart, can't be trusted, and may actually understand how deadbolts work. Honestly, he really shouldn't be left alone with them. Michael Sweater combines '90s animation nostalgia, sitcom antics, and a seasoning of stoner humor in this hilarious new comic book series. Includes a foil cardstock cover and exclusive stickers!

"An informational guide to making your own comics."--From first page

The third installment of the bestselling Magical Beatdown series! In this volume, a new magical girl arrives--and could there be sparks of romance? The hyper-violent revenge fantasy continues, printed in striking fluorescent pinks and blues. This book can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the series.

Olive and Louise are aliens living a leisurely life: painting, playing the lute, and collecting puzzle rocks. Plus, it's super fun to go planet-side and snoop through other people's stuff. But when a puzzle rock trip goes wrong, Louise has to get Olive out of danger--fast! An adorable, funny comic and cautionary tale. Originally published in the ShortBox Comics Fair.

Fuck Off Squad by Nicole Goux (Shadow of the Batgirl, Everyone Is Tulip) and Dave Baker (Everyone Is Tulip, Night Hunters) follows three would-be miscreants as they attempt to navigate the trials and tribulations of growing up in Los Angeles. Needless to say, it's the greatest comic about Instagram, skating, and low-key trying to date someone while you're still in a relationship ever made. This remastered edition includes updated art, a new minicomic, and an additional essay from Dave Baker.

A collection of the hit webcomic Let's Get Burgers by ash s.!This is a comic about a cat named Knife and a dog named Cheddar who are best friends, love burgers, hate capitalism, and are just trying their best, okay? That's pretty much it.

A Self-Defense Study Guide for Trans Women and Gender Non-Conforming / Nonbinary AMAB Folks offers strategies based in lived experience, ranging from using body language and creating safety in numbers, to training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves. The zine includes chapters on how to handle people who have legal or financial power over you, cis women gropers, and menfolk bullies, along with instruction on how to back each other up as a group and how to pause a make-out. Trans women, AMAB nonbinary, and AMAB gender-nonconforming people need self-defense that reflects the specific kinds of threats we get. This study guide is one resource for expanding your toolkit to keep on living in this world.

The second volume n the hlarous and audacous Demons seres! Can e read n sequence wth No Romance n Hell and Demons: Bloodlust or as a stand-alone! Pt demons Bug and Grog have a complcated relatonshp. But when Grog s summoned to the human world y an amateur sorcerer, Bug emarks on a rescue msson, determned to annhlate all ostacles--demonc or human--to save the day and wn the adoraton and attenton of her love nterest. When t comes to romance, how could grandose gestures of volent revenge possly go wrong?

A deluxe comic by Abby Jame (Heart Shaped Tears, art director for the upcoming Adult Swim series Teenage Euthanasia), featuring a foil cover.In a future still rife with apocalyptic pollution, manipulative sugar daddies, and fun slutty robots, Tink gets drunk in the shower anxiously waiting for her crush to text back. She has something to do with the space alien Jawbreaker's plans for political upheaval and global conquest, but what? And who even cares about Earth anyway?

An anti-anxiety pocketbook that tells you that you'll be okay at least eight times. It's filled with coloring pages, simple thought exercises, advice and resources to help you get through anxiety attacks. Anxiety attacks can be scary. But whatever happens, you will be ok.

This long-awaited reprint of Lauren Monger's 2015 SLEEPWALKING is incisively relateable, following Clementine and her gritty punk friends as they navigate the perils of ex-partner drama, too-loud house shows, and the overwhelming ennui that is their twenties. Clem's a possum. Her friends are raccoons, badgers, and squirrels. More importantly, they're trying.