While we aren’t tabling at Chicago Zine Fest (this year), lots of our friends will be and we strongly encourage you to go to this free event! There will be lots of fun events around the fest too, including Zine Olympics at...
Read moreSparkplug at Staple!
Tom and I will be tabling for Sparkplug (and I Will Destroy You) at Staple! this weekend! Staple! is taking place March 3rd and 4th at Marchesa Hall and Theater in Austin, Texas. See you there!
Read moreNew in the Store: DITKO!
We’ve added a bunch of our Steve Ditko books to the store! Please check out ..Wha..!?, Act 5, Act 6, Act 7, Ditko Presents and The Cover Series.
Read moreAustin English on Inkstuds!
Robin from Inkstuds has interviewed Austin English, author of the Sparkplug-published titles Christina and Charles, Windy Corner magazine and The Disgusting Room. Please give it a listen!
Read moreNew Books: Young Lions, Death Trap and Social Discipline #5
A couple new titles in the store for you: Social Discipline #5 by Portland artist Ian Sundahl and Xeric Winners Death Trap by Lane Milburn and Young Lions by Blaise Larmee. Great stuff!
Read moreAnnie Murphy on Inkstuds!
Something for you to listen to today: Annie Murphy, editor of Gay Genius, was interviewed by Robin over at Inkstuds!
Read moreNew in the Store: Nate Doyle!
I’ve added our Nate Doyle minis to the online store; be sure to check out coincidental tragedy of The Archer and Nate’s fantasy serial “Bowl of Flies,” featured in Crooked Teeth #3, #4 and #5!
Read moreSparkplug at L.A. Zine Fest!
Emily is heading down to the L.A. Zine Fest this weekend with a ton of our books! Please stop by (and say hi to Tom Neely at the I Will Destroy You table, too). We’re really excited to be part of this new fest! Admission is free, too!
Read moreNew comics in the store!
We’ve been adding more and more stock from our distro books to the store, and here are the latest titles: The Mercy Killing by Justin Giampaoli and Tim Goodyear, and You Don’t Get There From Here #21 by Carrie McNinch!
Read moreRob Clough’s Top Comics of 2011!
The wonderfully eloquent Rob Clough has posted his Top Fifteen Comics list. Included on the list is Sparkplug’s own Passage! Please give it a read!
Read moreNew Website
So, our new website is up! We are still working out a few kinks, so please let me know if you have any trouble navigating or purchasing anything. virginia (at) sparkplugcomicbooks (dot) com
Read moreElectoral Surge
Friend of Sparkplug Gwenaëlle has been posting a page a day of her new graphic novel, Electoral Surge, over on tumblr. If you’ve enjoyed her work in the past or if you enjoy quiet, beautiful comics, please check it out!
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