by cartoon-books | Oct 15, 2015
#TBT: Pinup art for Batton Lash’s Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre Issue #16 circa 1997. Other guest artists include Stephen Bissette, Bernie Wrightson, Phil Hester, Shawn McManus, Charles Vess and Rick Veitch
by cartoon-books | Oct 13, 2015
Our fan Gwen, and her well-worn BONE book and Dad’s saved Christmas card from 1994! One of the best compliments is hearing about families enjoying bonding time while reading the BONE stories! Good stuff!
by cartoon-books | Oct 12, 2015
Happy Columbus Day!
by cartoon-books | Oct 8, 2015
This week we had a very special visit with our new pal Holden and his family courtesy of Make-A-Wish! Holden chose Jeff as his wish and we had the best afternoon working on his comic, Ninja Hero, talking shop and eating pizza! It was our pleasure to host him and his...
by cartoon-books | Oct 6, 2015
We’re still catching our collective breath from CXC, but man-oh-man was it a BLAST! What were some of your favorite parts of the 3 day festival? A definite highlight was the conversational panel with Art&Francoise on Saturday night!
by cartoon-books | Oct 5, 2015
Our pal Frank Santoro captured the glorious moments of Katie Skelly receiving the CXC Emerging Artist Award this weekend. Presented by Jeff and Vijaya and so wonderfully introduced by Tom Spurgeon. ENJOY! https://vimeo.com/141362008
by cartoon-books | Oct 2, 2015
Columbus Alive is excited for CXC! Read all about it!http://www.columbusalive.com/content/stories/2015/10/01/cartoon-crossroads-columbus-co-creators-hope-inaugural-fest-becomes-destination-to-celebrate-art-of-comics.html
by cartoon-books | Oct 2, 2015
In Conversation: Kate Beaton, Craig Thompson and Jeff Smith at Mershon Auditorium, Friday October 2nd at 700pm. http://wexarts.org/special-events/kate-beaton-craig-thompson-and-jeff-smith-conversation?language=en
by cartoon-books | Oct 2, 2015
Don’t miss underground comics legend Bill Griffith appearing at The Wex, Friday October 2nd at 430pm http://wexarts.org/special-events/bill-griffith
by cartoon-books | Oct 2, 2015
Don’t miss Award-winning cartoonist (and one of our personal faves) Jeff Lemire at The Wex, Friday October 2nd at 330pm.http://wexarts.org/special-events/jeff-lemire?language=en
by cartoon-books | Oct 2, 2015
The Columbus Dispatch showing some love for CXC! http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2015/09/27/1-drawing-attention.html
by cartoon-books | Oct 1, 2015
Don’t miss Jerry Beck at The Wex! Tribute to Walter Lantz and Universal Studios Animation! Thursday October 1st at 7pmhttp://wexarts.org/film-video/tribute-walter-lantz-and-universal-studios-animation
by cartoon-books | Oct 1, 2015
Another great piece on CXC, courtesy of The Washington Post! Awesome! And away we go! https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/09/30/cxc-2015-bone-creator-jeff-smith-is-poised-to-help-kick-off-major-new-festival-on-comics-landscape/
by cartoon-books | Sep 30, 2015
Columbus Monthly weighs in on the ambitious CXC Festival and Columbus cartooning legacy: http://www.columbusmonthly.com/content/stories/2015/10/what-to-expect-at-cartoon-crossroads-columbus.html
by cartoon-books | Sep 30, 2015
The October Boneville Store Special is here! Purchase the GIANT Kingdok Action Figure, receive the Hooded One for FREE! While supplies last!Visit boneville.com
by cartoon-books | Sep 29, 2015
Fantastic interview and article on CXC by our friends at Paste Magazine! http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/09/cartoon-crossroads-columbus-jeff-smith-tom-spurgeo.html
by cartoon-books | Sep 29, 2015
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus begins this week! Check out the full schedule of events—theres something for everyone—see you there!http://www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.com/#program
by cartoon-books | Sep 28, 2015
http://onforb.es/1PJ7Y94 CXC got a great mention in FORBES!
by cartoon-books | Sep 28, 2015
The Comics Expo portion of CXC takes place on Saturday October 3rd from 1100am-600pm at the Cultural Arts Center, located at 139 W. Main St. Jeff will be signing at Cartoon Books Booth from 200pm-300pm. Look for us on the exhibitor...
by cartoon-books | Sep 25, 2015
#FBF Pinup for Bone#37 by our good buddy Mark Crilley!
by cartoon-books | Sep 24, 2015
Tuki#4 Shipping in December with a Variant cover by Skottie Young!To order Skottie’s cover, use Diamond Item Code: OCT151288 F To order Jeff’s cover, use Diamond Item Code: OCT151287 F
by cartoon-books | Sep 23, 2015
Happy Autumnal Equinox!
by cartoon-books | Sep 22, 2015
CXC kicks off next Thursday! We’re ready for ya! http://www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.com/
by cartoon-books | Sep 17, 2015
Cartoon Books was happy to contribute to the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which selects a library system in the Washington, D.C. area to receive a sizable donation of books from various publishers to spread the gift of reading. This year’s chosen library is Anne...
by cartoon-books | Sep 16, 2015
Don’t forget! This Saturday! Join Jeff for a panel at Wizard World Ohio at 1pm for: Will Eisner’s The Spirit at 75 – A Celebration! Room 1