Universal Flaws of Robotics is a comics anthology collecting 19 stories all about automata. Our amazing team of creators have spun electric dreams of romance, adventure, horror, humor, and more. Dive in, and discover that no two robots are built quite the same.
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Tags: Anthology, CCS Alum, Universal Flaws of Robotics
In response to the changing comics scene, Sean Knickerbocker ’12 has been putting together Rust Belt Review, a quarterly comics anthology that includes both serialized and short fiction comics. Volume 2, shipping on June 14, features comics from Will Dinski, Andrew Greenstone, Sean Knickerbocker, Asia Bey, Alex Nall, Evan Salazar, and Audra Stang. Volume 1 features Juan Fernandez ’14, M.S. Harkness, and Caleb Orecchio in addition to Andrew Greenstone, Sean Knickerbocker, and Audra Stang. Both comics are 9×12 inches, black and white. Volume 1 is 72 pages and volume 2 is 88 pages.
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Tags: Anthology, new book, Rust Belt Review, Sean Knickerbocker
Be Gay, Do Comics is the newest anthology from The Nib. This 250-page hardcover comic anthology features queer history, memoir, and satire: “a homosexual behemoth highlighting the many amazing LGBTQ cartoonists [they’ve] had the joy of working with.” Included in this bundle of talent is Kazimir Lee Iskander ’16 and Sasha Velour ’13.
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Tags: Anthology, Be Gay Do Comics, Kazimir Lee Iskander, Sasha Velour, The Nib
Kazoo has released Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World, an anthology of women throughout history, including stories by Lucy Knisley ′09 and Sophie Goldstein ′13. From the creators of the award-winning Kazoo magazine—the quarterly, indie print magazine for girls, ages 5 to 12—comes a look at the lives of 25 extraordinary women through the eyes of 25 extraordinary comic artists. In 25 distinct styles from some of the most exciting comic artists, Noisemakers is for everyone who is not afraid to use their voice and for those who could use a little boost.
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Tags: AdHouse, An Embarrassment of Witches, Anthology, Fantagraphics, First Second, House of Women, in stores now, Kazoo, Kid Gloves, Lucy Knisley, Noisemakers, Relish, Sophie Goldstein, The Oven
Dark Lady Returns, through Hellcat Press, is now up on Kickstarter through September 9. An all-female horror comic anthology, Angela Boyle ′16 has a 10-page comic featuring some delightfully wicked body horror, “Unearthly Remains.”
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Tags: Angela Boyle, Anthology, Dark Lady Returns, Kickstarter
Allison Bannister ′14 is currently working on her PhD in Communication and Rhetoric at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. She completed the following interview with Angela Boyle ′16.
Who was your thesis advisor for your second year at CCS?
My advisor was Linda Medley. Her cartooning is amazing, and Castle Waiting (Fantagraphics, 2006)was the first graphic novel I ever owned, so I had loved her comics for a very long time. Even though things didn’t work out as well as we’d hoped and she was only able to work with me for the fall semester, it is still amazing to me that I got to work with one of my cartooning heroes as part of my time at CCS.
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Tags: Allison Bannister, Anthology, cartoonstudies, Castle Waiting, Fantagraphics, Ghost Room, interview, Kickstarter, Linda Medley, Minicomic, PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Liquor Cabinet, Tom O'Brien, Who Is The Silhouette?
Superheroes have been and will be a hot topic in comics. Tom O’Brien (’15) and Allison Bannister (’15) currently have open submissions for Who Is the Silhouette?, an anthology that asks the questions “what makes a superhero?” They are exploring their take on superheroes with a mind toward telling tales about diverse characters.
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Tags: Alison Bannister, Anthology, Cartoon Studies, Comic, open submussions, Tom O'Brien, Who Is the Silohuette
Congratulations! Outstanding Mini-Comic: House of Women, by CCS alum Sophie Goldstein.
Outstanding Anthology or Collection: QU33R, edited by Robert Kirby also features several CCS folks!
Click here to see a complete list of 2014 Ignatz nominees and award winners.
Tags: Anthology, Cartoon Studies, CCS, Graphic Novel, House of Women, Ignatz, Mini-comic, QU33R, Small Press Expo, Sophie Goldstein, SPX, Vermont
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CCS wants your old comics! These comics and many more were donated to support CCS's BIPOC Cartoonist Fund. If you're interested in making a comic book or cash donation drop us a line.
Cartooning In An Anxious Age (pdf) is a free comic by Cara Bean on the act of drawing, which focuses your attention and intimately connects you with the generative act of creation. It’s an inspiring read.
Created for middle and high school students, Let’s Talk About It: A Graphic Guide To Mental Health is a lively and educational comic book that destigmatizes the conversation around mental health.
Using the power of comics to teach teens about the way our government works This Is What Democracy Looks Like, A Graphic Guide To Governance is a 32-page comic book created by The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS). This short comic guide helps to bring democracy back to the hands of the people by explaining what democracy actually means and how the whole thing works. This guide will be a great jumping-off point to learn about our government.
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