We're super excited to be hosting the Seattle leg of Alex Krokus's LOUD & SMART & IN COLOR Book Tour! 

Join us Thursday, March 6, at 8:00 PM (after the first day of Emerald City Comic Con) to grab your copy of the book! Get it signed! And settle in for a hilarious comic reading by Alex and several guests, including Deb JJ Lee, Zine Hug, Brandon Lehmann, Boya Sun, and Jackson Barnes!

​It's gonna be great!

Hex the patriarchy! The Push/Pull crew and friends are using this month's show to express rage, frustration, and a need for change in the current political environment.

Using the psychedelic medium of Risograph, artists explore the current state of feminism and gender politics in the face of changes America is currently going through. Come gather and hex the patriarchy with us. 😈
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It's ALSO our 11th anniversary party! The last year has been all over the place and we kind of never got to do a 10th anniversary party, so join us for the 11th! Refreshments are provided!

The books are here!

Fulfillment for the Kickstarter has begun! If you missed out or want to pick up extra books for your awesome friends, we hope you'll join us for our official book release party, Saturday, October 19, from 6-9 PM!

Not only can you get the great Witch, Please! and related merch, but you'll also have the chance to grab  original art from the book. We'll have originals and reproductions of every piece on display. How many pieces is that? FIFTY-FOUR (54)!!!!

Save the date! We're excited to congratulate Yasmeen Abedifard on her new book and to host her for a signing and talk on October 19th, from 3-5 PM!

Published by Silver Sprocket, WHEN TO PICK A POMEGRANATE is collection of contemplative and cathartic short comics, the pomegranate Anar and the woman Guli exist as reflections of each other — repellent to one another and yet inexorably drawn together once more. As they evolve through each story, proceeding through the stages of the plant life cycle, they take on new roles: muse and artist, gardener and seed, lover and fruit. The iterations reveal new revelations, exploring the themes of shame, grief, destiny, and survival at each turn.

We were stoked to be able to participate in the inaugural Seattle Zine Fest this past Sunday! It was held at the old QFC space on 15th Ave in Capitol Hill, most recently used by Punk Rock Flea Market, so the event shared similar punk and DIY vibes. ♥

There was an amazing turnout of Seattle zinesters, both behind the tables and just wandering around. While we regretably couldn't do zine trades (since we represent the work of so many different artists), some folks gave away zines for free, which is always lovely.

It was also nice to remind lots of people who hadn't been by the store in a while that yes, we still exist! We survived the pandemic! We moved from Shilshole to Market St! We have art supplies now!! And so much more art and classes! Come visit us so we can keep on keeping the dream alive!

It got warm in the afternoon, but it stayed cooler inside than outside, so that was nice! Zine Fest organisers also made sure everyone had cold water, which was very appreciated. Great day overall. Nice to see everyone and we hope to be back next year. :)

Missed us at Zine Fest? We'll be at Fantagraphics' Hot Off the Press Book Fair this Saturday, July 13, in Georgetown!

The most recent Punk Rock Flea Market was in the old QFC space on 15th in Capitol Hill, and as always, the team did an amazing job transforming the vacant space into a work of art. We don't know how long it'll be before a new tenant moves in, but in the meantime, it's the community's!

Thanks to all who stopped by and chatted with us about zines, comix, orcas, and art supplies! We're hoping to go to more local events like this so those of you further away from Ballard and can still get a slice of us. ;) We're always available online too though!

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We're excited to welcome writer Andrew Villone for a signing of his comic series DAZZLE, in-store on Sunday, January 21st, from noon to 2pm. 

The first three issues of the comic (or four, if you count issue 0!) will be available for purchase at the event. Each issue features work by a unique roster of artists.

Also available will be Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken? which features short stories that take place within the Dazzle world but are separate from the main story. This comic was done as a creative experiment with a very talented young teenager from Kyrgyzstan, Mariia Otunchieva, who completed the whole issue without digital tools.

ABOUT DAZZLE:

Under the big top of a globe-trotting circus fueled by magic and filled with outcasts, dreamers, assassins, charlatans, monsters and angels, a young orphan girl must find both her dysfunctional family and her true self. 

ABOUT CREATOR:

Andrew Villone, a native Californian who lived most of his adult life in Seattle, has spent the past two decades living, traveling, and guiding others throughout Europe and the Near East. With a keen sense of adventure and a desire to connect with the unfamiliar, he has witnessed a world most have only dreamt of. These lived experiences and connections made have built the foundation for a world of his own, expertly illustrated and told through the vibrant characters of Dazzle.

​None of the other artists involved in Dazzle are American. They hail from all over the globe: Turkey, Mexico, Croatia, UK, Hong Kong and Central Asia. Dazzle is Andrew’s first and only endeavor in the comic book world. He currently resides along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. ​