About Comics
@aboutcomics.com
A might-but-tiny publishing line of interesting and classic comics, plus choice historic items (Negro Motorist Green Book!), since 1998.
NOT seeking submissions of new material, but open to reprint projects.
More at http://AboutComics.com
NOT seeking submissions of new material, but open to reprint projects.
More at http://AboutComics.com
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About Comics
@aboutcomics.com
· Jan 14
Hey there, Blueskyers! About Comics may not (well, is not) the most famous publisher going, but we put out some worthwhile stuff - not just new and (mostly) comics reprints, but comics how-to books and interesting historic items. Here's just a few examples.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE on About Comics titles that aren't available through Amazon. 30% off on the great big lovely edition of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Comic Strip. The disappointing smaller edition is now out of print.)
Use code 025VIP30
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
After GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES became a best-selling novel but before any of the play adaptations reached Broadway or any of the film versions hit the big screen, Anita Loos brought her vapid, cunning...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
BLACK FRIDAY SALE on About Comics titles that aren't available through Amazon. 30% off on the great big lovely edition of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Comic Strip. The disappointing smaller edition is now out of print.)
Use code 025VIP30
Use code 025VIP30
Fellow publishers are taking financial damage from unpaid bills from library distributor Baker & Taylor, who are closing down.
About Comics had no exposure here (haven't yet found our way into the library market), but it's a good time to buy a book from, say, @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social
About Comics had no exposure here (haven't yet found our way into the library market), but it's a good time to buy a book from, say, @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Fellow publishers are taking financial damage from unpaid bills from library distributor Baker & Taylor, who are closing down.
About Comics had no exposure here (haven't yet found our way into the library market), but it's a good time to buy a book from, say, @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social
About Comics had no exposure here (haven't yet found our way into the library market), but it's a good time to buy a book from, say, @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social
While other publishers are worried about the lack of attention that will arise from the apparent collapse of the Angouleme comics fest, About Comics is already basking in our Angouleme exposure.
No, not at the comics fest. At the annual City of Angouleme Bridge Tournament earlier this month!
No, not at the comics fest. At the annual City of Angouleme Bridge Tournament earlier this month!
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
While other publishers are worried about the lack of attention that will arise from the apparent collapse of the Angouleme comics fest, About Comics is already basking in our Angouleme exposure.
No, not at the comics fest. At the annual City of Angouleme Bridge Tournament earlier this month!
No, not at the comics fest. At the annual City of Angouleme Bridge Tournament earlier this month!
For those who prefer text press releases, the one for Cross Word Craze just went out. mailchi.mp/a85f8f67057b...
October 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
For those who prefer text press releases, the one for Cross Word Craze just went out. mailchi.mp/a85f8f67057b...
CROSS WORD CRAZE: Classic Crossword Puzzles of the 1920s is now available. It's a puzzle book and history scrapbook in one! (The press release won't be out until the morning, but I can't resist sharing the first-ever About Comics book trailer.) Order at www.amazon.com/dp/1949996891
Cross Word Craze book trailer
YouTube video by About Comics
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
CROSS WORD CRAZE: Classic Crossword Puzzles of the 1920s is now available. It's a puzzle book and history scrapbook in one! (The press release won't be out until the morning, but I can't resist sharing the first-ever About Comics book trailer.) Order at www.amazon.com/dp/1949996891
This first collection of the Drift Marlo strip ever is once again available! (I'd taken it off the market right after release because there was reason to believe I'd be able to make it even better with some new source, but that proved illusory.)
Drift Marlo: The Space Race Comic Strip
Drift Marlo: The Space Race Comic Strip [Evans, Phil, Cooke, Tom, Levitt, I. M.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Drift Marlo: The Space Race Comic Strip
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October 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This first collection of the Drift Marlo strip ever is once again available! (I'd taken it off the market right after release because there was reason to believe I'd be able to make it even better with some new source, but that proved illusory.)
Hey, that DRIFT MARLO book I announced earlier in the week?
I've taken it out of print -- right after publishing it, TWO possible sources of better scans popped up. So I'm going to see if I can improve this worthwhile book, and will bring it back when I do or if I don't. Already bought it? (1/2)
I've taken it out of print -- right after publishing it, TWO possible sources of better scans popped up. So I'm going to see if I can improve this worthwhile book, and will bring it back when I do or if I don't. Already bought it? (1/2)
October 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hey, that DRIFT MARLO book I announced earlier in the week?
I've taken it out of print -- right after publishing it, TWO possible sources of better scans popped up. So I'm going to see if I can improve this worthwhile book, and will bring it back when I do or if I don't. Already bought it? (1/2)
I've taken it out of print -- right after publishing it, TWO possible sources of better scans popped up. So I'm going to see if I can improve this worthwhile book, and will bring it back when I do or if I don't. Already bought it? (1/2)
Just released: DRIFT MARLO: The Space Race Comic Strip. This series about the security guy at an American space launch base launched in 1961, while the first astronauts were being launched into space, and is grounded in the real space program. 🧵
October 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Just released: DRIFT MARLO: The Space Race Comic Strip. This series about the security guy at an American space launch base launched in 1961, while the first astronauts were being launched into space, and is grounded in the real space program. 🧵
The latest release from About Comics comes from me being too eager to find a book for Pride. When I found this series of 1940s-'50s cartoons about two women who lived and traveled together, I thought I might've uncovered hidden mid-century lesbians in mainstream papers...
September 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The latest release from About Comics comes from me being too eager to find a book for Pride. When I found this series of 1940s-'50s cartoons about two women who lived and traveled together, I thought I might've uncovered hidden mid-century lesbians in mainstream papers...
About Comics may be ridiculously tiny and insignificant even within the context of comics, but at least it is owned by me rather than being a mere spare thumb of some bloated media conglomerate too big to stand up for itself.
At the moment, this feels the better place to be.
At the moment, this feels the better place to be.
September 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
About Comics may be ridiculously tiny and insignificant even within the context of comics, but at least it is owned by me rather than being a mere spare thumb of some bloated media conglomerate too big to stand up for itself.
At the moment, this feels the better place to be.
At the moment, this feels the better place to be.
Lucky for me, there aren't any About Comics completists out there that I know of, or I'd feel guilty about this book. It's not going to be available for sale. It has three-page samples from a couple dozen books, and I hope to give out the 2 dozen copies at the Souvenir trade show in Vegas next month
August 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Lucky for me, there aren't any About Comics completists out there that I know of, or I'd feel guilty about this book. It's not going to be available for sale. It has three-page samples from a couple dozen books, and I hope to give out the 2 dozen copies at the Souvenir trade show in Vegas next month
If you want to learn to publish comics the About Comics way, this is your chance!
I will only be at #SDCC on Friday. If anyone wants a meeting, let me know! And hey, come to this, where I'll be giving away all my (publishing) secrets!
July 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
If you want to learn to publish comics the About Comics way, this is your chance!
I just noticed that Amazon has Panel One: Comic Book Scripts by Top Writers, at 32% off cover. (And if you're wondering, no, this does not reduce the amount the amount that About Comics or the contributors make off of this.) Good deal!
Panel One: Comic Book Scripts By Top Writers (Panel One Scripts by Top Comics Writers Tp (New Prtg))
Panel One: Comic Book Scripts By Top Writers (Panel One Scripts by Top Comics Writers Tp (New Prtg)) [Kurt Busiek, Neil Gaiman, Nat Gertler, Dwayne McDuffie, Trina Robbins, Greg Rucka, Jeff Smith, Kevin Smith, Marv Wolfman] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Panel One: Comic Book Scripts By Top Writers (Panel One Scripts by Top Comics Writers Tp (New Prtg))
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July 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I just noticed that Amazon has Panel One: Comic Book Scripts by Top Writers, at 32% off cover. (And if you're wondering, no, this does not reduce the amount the amount that About Comics or the contributors make off of this.) Good deal!
One thing about focusing on the museum and historic site market is that my books get to end up in interesting places. They've restored the old Bush Family Home (yes, those Bushes) to its 1950s glory... and offer these books displaying 1950s culture!
July 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
One thing about focusing on the museum and historic site market is that my books get to end up in interesting places. They've restored the old Bush Family Home (yes, those Bushes) to its 1950s glory... and offer these books displaying 1950s culture!
If you've been amazed by the dozens of books of Catholic cartoons that About Comics has reissued, well, here's hte lowdown on how Catholic cartoon booklets became A Thing in the 1950s.
Comics Show & Tell episode 8: Cartoon Nunsplosion
YouTube video by About Comics
youtu.be
July 6, 2025 at 3:08 AM
If you've been amazed by the dozens of books of Catholic cartoons that About Comics has reissued, well, here's hte lowdown on how Catholic cartoon booklets became A Thing in the 1950s.
Lulu is running a 15% discount with codeword FIREWORKS15, making it an excellent time to order the About Comics books offered through them -- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Comics Strip, and Teddy Roosevelt: His Career in Cartoons.
Teddy Roosevelt
President and adventurer Theodore Roosevelt was a larger-than-life figure, mixing political wisdom and warrior pride with a great engagement with the natural world.
In 1910, after while Roosevelt was ...
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June 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Lulu is running a 15% discount with codeword FIREWORKS15, making it an excellent time to order the About Comics books offered through them -- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Comics Strip, and Teddy Roosevelt: His Career in Cartoons.
This does not impact About Comics directly at all. We had no books on consignment. Diamond's debt to use in under $3K. We'll be fine.
Others, not so much, I suspect.
Best wishes to all publishers and retailers struggling through this.
Others, not so much, I suspect.
Best wishes to all publishers and retailers struggling through this.
Diamond Comic Distributors Submits a Motion for the Procedures to Sell or other Disposition of Consigned Inventory. Publishers, pay attention to this! - Graphic Policy
The shitshow feels like it's becoming an even bigger one. This feels like a big deal.
graphicpolicy.com
June 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This does not impact About Comics directly at all. We had no books on consignment. Diamond's debt to use in under $3K. We'll be fine.
Others, not so much, I suspect.
Best wishes to all publishers and retailers struggling through this.
Others, not so much, I suspect.
Best wishes to all publishers and retailers struggling through this.
I've just released TEDDY ROOSEVELT: HIS CAREER IN CARTOONS, a biography with over 600 contemporary cartoons about this president, warrior, adventurer, and power broker!
How'd I pull that off?
Easy! I reprint a 1910 book, then add 50+ cartoons to continue it until T.R.'s death in 1919.
How'd I pull that off?
Easy! I reprint a 1910 book, then add 50+ cartoons to continue it until T.R.'s death in 1919.
June 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I've just released TEDDY ROOSEVELT: HIS CAREER IN CARTOONS, a biography with over 600 contemporary cartoons about this president, warrior, adventurer, and power broker!
How'd I pull that off?
Easy! I reprint a 1910 book, then add 50+ cartoons to continue it until T.R.'s death in 1919.
How'd I pull that off?
Easy! I reprint a 1910 book, then add 50+ cartoons to continue it until T.R.'s death in 1919.
Happy Pride!
I’m dissatisfied that while About Comics does work with gay, trans, bi, enby, etc creators, we’ve got no real Pride books. Much of that comes from being a reprint publisher. But I thought I’d found some forgotten usable 1950s content.
I was wrong.
More on this later this year.
I’m dissatisfied that while About Comics does work with gay, trans, bi, enby, etc creators, we’ve got no real Pride books. Much of that comes from being a reprint publisher. But I thought I’d found some forgotten usable 1950s content.
I was wrong.
More on this later this year.
June 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Happy Pride!
I’m dissatisfied that while About Comics does work with gay, trans, bi, enby, etc creators, we’ve got no real Pride books. Much of that comes from being a reprint publisher. But I thought I’d found some forgotten usable 1950s content.
I was wrong.
More on this later this year.
I’m dissatisfied that while About Comics does work with gay, trans, bi, enby, etc creators, we’ve got no real Pride books. Much of that comes from being a reprint publisher. But I thought I’d found some forgotten usable 1950s content.
I was wrong.
More on this later this year.
Reposted by About Comics
I should note that Peter leaves behind him a body of work impressive in scope and quality, a large body of fans, a choice group of loved ones, and apparently large medical bills. Only the latter should be made to disappear.
Donate to Help Peter David, organized by Graham Murphy
Hi, friends. I'm restarting a fundraiser for Peter David and his family. Peter's health issues continue… Graham Murphy needs your support for Help Peter David
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May 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I should note that Peter leaves behind him a body of work impressive in scope and quality, a large body of fans, a choice group of loved ones, and apparently large medical bills. Only the latter should be made to disappear.
Reposted by About Comics
Peter David's wife is reporting that he passed away last night.
A versatile writer of comics and prose who adapted well to many characters, he had been having severe health issues for a while.
I am glad that he was around, and wish the best to those who knew him.
A versatile writer of comics and prose who adapted well to many characters, he had been having severe health issues for a while.
I am glad that he was around, and wish the best to those who knew him.
May 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Peter David's wife is reporting that he passed away last night.
A versatile writer of comics and prose who adapted well to many characters, he had been having severe health issues for a while.
I am glad that he was around, and wish the best to those who knew him.
A versatile writer of comics and prose who adapted well to many characters, he had been having severe health issues for a while.
I am glad that he was around, and wish the best to those who knew him.
15% off on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the 1926 comic strip from Anita Loos's famous novel, when you order by Friday and use the discount code CONTENTCREATOR15
Why wait? Order now!
Why wait? Order now!
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
After GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES became a best-selling novel but before any of the play adaptations reached Broadway or any of the film versions hit the big screen, Anita Loos brought her vapid, cunning...
www.lulu.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
15% off on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the 1926 comic strip from Anita Loos's famous novel, when you order by Friday and use the discount code CONTENTCREATOR15
Why wait? Order now!
Why wait? Order now!
Party Line Comics, collecting 1950s phone politeness strips by Dik Brown, which a few months ago we released in a comic book format through IndyPlanet, is now available in a very thin (it only has 30 pages of strips) squarebound format through Amazon for a couple bucks more.
Party Line Comics
Party Line Comics [Browne, Dik] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Party Line Comics
www.amazon.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Party Line Comics, collecting 1950s phone politeness strips by Dik Brown, which a few months ago we released in a comic book format through IndyPlanet, is now available in a very thin (it only has 30 pages of strips) squarebound format through Amazon for a couple bucks more.
Hey, it's a The Comics Journal review of Party Line Comics! Available at IndyPlanet.com
Party Line Comics - The Comics Journal
There is much to unpack in this one-shot comic book. Three themes inform Party Line Comics, a collection of public-service pieces commissioned by The Wisconsin Telephone Company at the start of the 19...
www.tcj.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Hey, it's a The Comics Journal review of Party Line Comics! Available at IndyPlanet.com
Diane Duane (writer of About Comics' The Misadventures of Prince Ivan, among many, many works) has lost her husband, novelist Peter Morwood. Funeral expenses are about to hit. Now would be a good time for you to buy some of her works (great bargains in ebook bundles.) ebooks.direct
Ebooks Direct from SF & fantasy writers Diane Duane and Peter Morwood
Looking for sf and fantasy ebooks by Diane Duane and Peter Morwood? Look here first!
ebooks.direct
May 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Diane Duane (writer of About Comics' The Misadventures of Prince Ivan, among many, many works) has lost her husband, novelist Peter Morwood. Funeral expenses are about to hit. Now would be a good time for you to buy some of her works (great bargains in ebook bundles.) ebooks.direct