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New Book: Frankie Comics by Rachel Dukes ’13

Frankie Comics by Rachel Dukes ’13 is now available from Oni Press! This book collects the popular web series Frankie Comics. When they discover a kitten asleep in their doorway, real-life artist couple Rachel and Mike immediately fall prey to her charms and she is soon the new queen of their home. 

  • “From sleepy snuggles to sassily stealing people food, Frankie is always lovable with her expressive face and oversized eyes.”—Kirkus Reviews

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CCS grads up for Small Press Expo Ignatz Awards!

In just a few weeks, Small Press Expo will be opening its doors for another year in Bethesda, Maryland. One of the largest small press comic shows in North America, it is also host to one the Ignatz Awards. Though the shortlists are juried, the final votes come from attendees at SPX. We wish the best of luck to Lucy Knisley ′09, Julie Delporte (Fellow), Eleri Harris ′14, and Alec Longstreth (Instructor)! Also, this year’s SPX illustration is by Tillie Walden ′16! SPX takes place on September 14-15.

Cover of Kid Gloves by Lucy Knisley

Lucy Knisley ′09 is up for Outstanding Artist on Kid Gloves (First Second). This memoir explores Lucy’s troubles with getting and staying pregnant. Kid Gloves is also up for Book of the Year at the Harvey Awards.

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Rachel Dukes’ New Comic: “The Wizerd”

Cover of The Wizerd by Michael Sweater and Rachel Dukes

Rachel Dukes ′13, along with writer and coartist Michael Sweater, is releasing a new comic, The Wizerd and the Potion of Dreams, through Lion Forge. The Wizerd is a garden-tending recluse. But coming in April 2019, he is about to leave his comfortable home life to aid an aspiring warrior in search of adventure as they search for the ingredients to a wish-making potion. Rachel says, “The first book is full of castles, fights, tea, treasure, ferns, and potential distractions.”

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Seven Days: All Cartoons

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The comics from Seven Days’ recent all-cartoon issue are available online!

Click here for contributor bios and comics by Carl Antonowicz, Eleri Mai Harris, Rachel Dukes, Bill Volk, Bryan Stone, Allie Kleber, Donna Almendrala and more.

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