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June 3rd, 2009
As you can see by the giant chicken to the right, the new issue of Papercutter has arrived. That cover is by Damien Jay, who not only did the featured story but also produced our favorite comic of 2009: The Natural World. If you ever have a chance to pick it up, it comes highly recommended.
This issue also has a "Fruit Pals" story from Minty Lewis. Her book, PS Comics from Secret Acres is due any day now. Jesse Reklaw brings back his character Blue Fuzz for a two page epic about being lost at sea. And Nate Beaty showcases some of his more noir artwork. All together it's one of our strongest issues yet. Check it out!
We are happy to annouce that there are two new places to buy Tugboat Press comics online. Pittsburgh based Copacetic Comics Company is one of the best comic book stores in the nation and they have now opened a web store. If you're looking for hard to find alternative comics, this is the place to go.
Also, Portland's own BuyOlympia is now carrying our books as well. Besides books and zines, BuyOlympia is know for their wide selection of handmade crafts and artwork. Really a special place. It's a thrill to be a part of their site.
April 13th, 2009
After a light publishing schedule last year, we hit the ground running in 2009 with a new issue of our flagship title Papercutter. Issue nine features the return of one of our favorite artists, Aron Nels Steinke. After his great one pager in issue seven, we knew we had to have him draw us a bigger story and his 21 pager does not disappoint. Papercutter regular Elijah Brubaker also returns with another darkly hilarious short featuring his characters Hubert and Ray. And if you don't know the name Hellen Jo, get ready for a treat. Her comic Jim and Jam from Sparkplug Books was the buzz book of last year's Alternative Press Expo and she is an unmistakable talent to watch. This is a fun issue, as both Aron and Hellen's comics are ghost stories. Get ready for a spooky good time with Papercutter #9.
Look for a lot more form Tugboat Press in 2009!
October 22nd, 2008
Congratulations to everyone here at Tugboat Press and all the artists, writers and editors involved in creating Papercutter #7 which won this year's Ignatz Award from Outstanding Anthology.
Also be sure to check out the new 2008 edition of Best American Comics edited by Lynda Barry. It features stories by our friends Graham Annable and Sarah Oleksyk, as well as, a incredibly strong roster of comic book artists. It's the best one yet.
September 21st, 2008
It feels like forever since our last issue of Papercutter but it has finally arrived and it is well worth the wait. Issue Eight features the stylized art and witty storytelling of Corinne Mucha, an artist we've wanted to work with for a long time. Elijah Brubaker returns with the first of three new Hurbert and Ray stories (last seen in Papecutter #3) to be appear in the next couple of issues of Papercutter. Jeremy Tinder presents what he described as his best story yet and we have to agree. His ten page comic twists and turns in wonderful and unexpected ways. And, as always, Nate Beaty provides some stunning artwork for the inside covers. Check it out!
Congratulations to MK Reed and Jonathan Hill who's story "Americus" from Papercutter #7 has been nominated for a 2008 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Short Story and issue seven was nominated for Outstanding Anthology. The awards with be given out on August 4 at the Small Press Expo in Bethesda, MD. Good luck!
