#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

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!

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...

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!

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

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

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

Don’t miss underground comics legend Bill Griffith appearing at The Wex, Friday October 2nd at 430pm http://wexarts.org/special-events/bill-griffith

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

The Columbus Dispatch showing some love for CXC! http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2015/09/27/1-drawing-attention.html

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

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/

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

 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

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

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

http://onforb.es/1PJ7Y94 CXC got a great mention in FORBES!

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...

#FBF Pinup for Bone#37 by our good buddy Mark Crilley!

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 

CXC kicks off next Thursday! We’re ready for ya! http://www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.com/

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...

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