The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce the 2018 nominees for the annual presentation of the Ignatz Awards, a celebration of outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. The Ignatz, named after George Herriman’s brick-wielding mouse from his long…
Quick Picks for a slow Sunday: Today was former Marvel editor-in-chief Jim Shooter’s 58th birthday. Thanos was unavailable for comment. Comic book movie Surrogates flopped in theaters, earning only $15 million over its opening weekend–which is nothing for a big-budget movie like this. They announced the winners of the Ignatz Awards, given for achievement in…
The Ignatz Awards were presented last night at the Small Press Expo. Named for George Herriman’s classic comic strip character from Krazy Kat, the festival prize recognizes outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. The winners: Outstanding Artist Laura Park, Do Not Disturb My Waking Dream (self-published) Outstanding Anthology or Collection Papercutter #7, edited by Greg…
