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8 Worthy Successors to Alison Bechdel

By Emily Temple on

So you love Alison Bechdel, but you’ve read everything she’s ever written. What’s a graphic memoir lover to do? Well, read some more, of course. Today marks the release of Nicole Georges’ engaging first graphic memoir, Calling Dr. Laura, and to mark the occasion, we’ve put together a list of worthy “successors” to… Read More

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10 of the Year’s Most Buzzed About Comic Releases

By Caroline Stanley on

When we saw Vulture’s post on the top 10 comics of 2010, we were surprised that many of our favorites didn’t make the cut. But obviously, a person’s taste in comic books can be extremely subjective. Forget the battle between DC and Marvel, some people only read graphic novels while others are devoted to manga. That’s why we thought it would be interesting to talk to Gabriel Fowler, owner of Desert Island in Williamsburg, about which new work created the most excitement among his regular customers this year. To be clear, this is not based on sales numbers, just the first 10 releases that came to his mind when we asked. And while you should consider the entire list required reading (or in certain cases, viewing) it’s in no particular order. Enjoy! … Read More

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Q&A with Cartoonist Julia Wertz, Author of Drinking at the Movies

By Caroline Stanley on

Cartoonist Julia Wertz — whose name your probably recognize as the creator of online cult comic The Fart Party — is going through a quarter-life crisis in her first full-length graphic memoir, Drinking at the Movies. The situation is only intensified by an unplanned move from the Bay Area to New York City, and a proclivity for both getting herself fired and drinking way too much whiskey for someone so tiny. After the jump we chat with Wertz about her creative process, her unique sense of humor, and her favorite spot in New York. … Read More

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Exclusive: Julia Wertz Milks Genius From Missed Connections

By Chelsea Bauch on

Julia Wertz‘s I Saw You…Comics Inspired by Real Life Missed Connections is at once an anthology of work by top contemporary comics artists and an enticing overview of the voyeurism that has crawled into our everyday lives. The book features comics inspired by anonymous posts from Craigslist’s Missed Connections section, compiled into a mosaic of perverted romanticism and all-too-public heartache. Wertz recently chatted with Boldtype’s Chelsea Bauch about the gift of procrastination, online honesty, and the fine line between romance and creepiness. … Read More