Stories tagged Minicomic

Natalie Norris ‘20 Publishes Debut Graphic Memoir, DEAR MINI

Congratulations to Natalie Norris ‘20 for the release of her debut graphic memoir, DEAR MINI, out now via Fantagraphics! DEAR MINI began as Natalie’s thesis project while at CCS. The second and final volume of the graphic memoir will be printed in 2025.

“I first connected with Eric [at Fantagraphics] back in 2019 when I sent him some minicomics for The Center for Cartoon Studies’ Industry Day. He liked my early work so when I finished my thesis I sent him a physical copy to see if it would be something he’d be interested in. And luckily he was!” said Natalie.

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Alum Spotlight: Cooper Whittlesey

Cooper Whittlesey ′16 comic Omens of Normal Living was release by Uncivilized Books in 2017. He did the following interview with Angela Boyle ′16.

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Alum Spotlight: Allison Bannister

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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CCS at the Ignatz Awards

Alum from CCS are making an appearance in the 2018 Ignatz Awards. Everyone who attends SPX can vote, so if you are going to be there, peruse and find your favorites. While you are there, you can also visit SPX special guests Jason Lutes (current CCS teacher) and Max de Radigues (previous CCS fellow).

Current student Kevin Reilly‘s Mothball 88 is up for Outstanding Minicomic. As Kevin describes it, “In the silk-empire of Bombyxia, the sport of Mothball has developed from generations-old sericultural practices into a high stakes ritual contest that tests the skill and grit of young athletes. The 88th Mothball Championship became one for the ages, but for reasons no spectator would imagine.” Kevin is providing copies of this 18-page story as a free digital download until September 14th, 2018. But a Risograph-printed physical version will be at SPX.

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Alum Spotlight: Luke Healy’s “The Peeping Tom”

The Peeping Tom cover, by Luke Healy

Luke Healy ’15 (Permanent Press, How to Survive in the North) is posting a new web comic on Twitter: The Peeping Tom. It is  updating once a twice a week. It is a slow-burn comic about Luke’s experience as a privileged participant in the gentrification of East London, exploring topics of classism and racism. He started posting on April 8 and is already through page 4.

The Peeping Tom page 1, by Luke Healy

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Cooper Whittlesey’s “Omens of Normal Living”

Omens of Normal Living by Cooper Whittlesey

Cooper Whittlesey (′16) is a multi-talented creator. In addition to creating comics, he is also a singer in a band and an actor. His most debut comic from Uncivilized Books is out now, Omens of Normal Living.

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CCS Students, Alumni and Fellows take 11 spots in Rob Clough’s “Top 30 Minicomics of 2011” in The Comics Journal

The Comics Journal list includes minis by Aaron Cockle, Max de Radigues, Sean Ford, Chuck Forsman, Nomi Kane, Alex Kim, Joe Lambert, Jeff Lok, Melissa Mendes, Dakota McFadzean (image above), Max Mose, Jose-Luis Olivares and Laura Terry. Read the full list here: http://www.tcj.com/the-top-30-minicomics-of-2011.

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