We are pleased to share Rob Clough’s review of our most recent release: The Anthropologists by Whit Taylor! “The idea was to study and talk to Aboriginal people as part of their cultural anthropology program. Paired with a...
Read moreSparkplug Highlight: The Sky In Stereo #1 & #2 by Mardou
Sky in Stereo follows protagonist Iris, a sweet girl living her life in Manchester during the 90s. While it seems to be built around the general theme of everyday life, these books are so well executed and relatable, I can’t help but...
Read moreSparkplug Highlight: Rum Lad #4 by Steve Larder
When I was a young’n, my favorite zine was Cometbus. I read each issue with fervent punk pride, seeking new knowledge of bands, rad places to go and general silliness. Reading Rum Lad gave me a similar feeling – but I realized right...
Read moreSparkplug Highlight: Eschew Issue #1 and #2 by Robert Sergel
There really isn’t anything quite like a beautiful black and white comic. Sergel’s simple, completely structural linework makes the world uncanny, but also incredibly pleasing. Whether drawing parallels between events and concepts, or...
Read moreThe Sparkplug Website! It Lives!
Our site is back up and running! There are still a couple things that are a little wonky, but the shop is running and ready for your orders. Thanks for your patience!
Read moreSparkplug Highlight: Solipsist’s Doodles by Jason Overby
Overby’s sparse, scratchy drawings make me appreciate the title of this book. Since comics are typically so visually driven, it’s not often that I find myself looking at almost blank pages. Instead, these comics are driven by text...
Read moreSparkplug at CAKE – TOMORROW!
Hey all! Sparkplug will be set up at CAKE at table 65 THIS weekend (May 31st and June 1st)! We’ll be debuting The Anthropologists by Whit Taylor. About The Anthropologists: The Anthropologists follows the author’s...
Read moreSparkplug Highlight: Thyme Balm Live $3 and Karate Gods by James Kirkpatrick
James Kirkpatrick’s complicated but confident drawings fill each page of these two comics. His humor is superb and on-point, just as his artistic voice allows your mind to wander. Features of the characters are individual but also...
Read moreNext Weekend: CAKE!
Hey all! Sparkplug will be set up at CAKE at table 65 next weekend (May 31st and June 1st)! We’ll be debuting The Anthropologists by Whit Taylor. About The Anthropologists: The Anthropologists follows the author’s...
Read moreStore is FIXED!
HOORAY! The shop is back up and running! AND you can still preorder The Anthropologists, our new book by Whit Taylor!
Read moreOnline Shop (temporarily) Down!
So it looks like our online shop is down and may have been down for a while! Sorry about this, folks! We are looking into getting it up and running again. If you have tried to order or need to order, please send me an email: virginia (at)...
Read moreSparkplug Highlight: In Situ #2 by Sophie Yanow
I noticed that In Situ No. 4 was released recently, and wanted to recommend this series! After reading In Situ No. 2, I felt refreshed and more confident – Sophie keeps her journal comics relevant not only to herself, but also to all people...
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