Tugboat Press

Papercutter #8

A Comic Book Anthology

32 pages ~ 32 pages

The exciting eighth issue of the acclaimed anthology series dedicated to showcasing the best young, underexposed and emerging comic book artists has arrived. Corinne Mucha (My Alaskan Summer) tells the featured story about a time in her life when she was haunted by a coven of traveling witches. Elijah Brubaker (Reich) returns to Papercutter to share a glimpse at the coolest kids in high school. And Jeremy Tinder (Black Apple Ghost Factory) tells the unexpected tale of a man embarking on the craziest night of his life. Additional art by Nate Beaty.

Order online from our friends at Atomic Books. 

Papercutter #7

A Comic Book Anthology

32 Pages ~ $4.00

The sensational seventh issue of the acclaimed anthology series dedicated to showcasing the best young, underexposed and emerging comic book artists. MK Reed (Catfight) and Jonathan Hill (One of the Johns) team up to tell the featured story about two best friends trying to survive the last day of school in the worst small town in America. Aron Nels Steinke (Big Plans) shares the moment he knew he was destined to become a cartoonist and Andy Hartzell (Fox Bunny Funny) brings a forgotten Hans Christian Anderson classic to life. Additional art by Nate Beaty.

Order online from our friends at Atomic Books.

Papercutter #6

A Comic Book Anthology

36 pages ~ $4.00

The special sixth issue of the acclaimed anthology series dedicated to showcasing the best young, underexposed and emerging comic book artists. Alec Longstreth (Phase 7) steps in as guest editor and tells the featured story about an intense summer spent working in Vermont for an upstart theater troupe.  Ken Dahl (Monsters) presents a harrowing tale of a  lonely man's quest for the legacy of modern America. And webcomic superstars Julia Wertz (The Fart Party) and Laura Park (Do Not Disturb My Waking Dream) team up for a lovely story about a group of kids who find a dirty magazine in the woods. Additional art by Nate Beaty.

Order online from our friends at Atomic Books and Microcosm.

Also available from Parcell Press, Chicago Comics, Reading Frenzy and Last Gasp.

Papercutter #5

A Comic Book Anthology

32 pages ~ $3.00

The action-paked fifth issue of the acclaimed anthology series dedicated to showcasing the best young, underexposed and emerging comic book artists. Kazimir Strzepek (Mourning Star) tells the featured story about a post-apocalypic world where two rival gangs battle for control of  a war torn city.  Liz Prince (Will Your Still Love Me If I Wet the Bed) and Bwana Spoons (Pencil Fight) complete the issue with tales of friendship, tea parties and the secret to finding true love. Additional art by Nate Beaty.

Order online from our friends at Atomic Books.

Also available from Last Gasp, Parcell Press, Chicago Comics and Reading Frenzy.

Papercutter #4

A Comic Book Anthology

32 pages ~ $3.00

The dramatic fourth issue of the acclaimed new anthology series dedicated to showcasing the best young, underexposed and emerging comic book artists. Sarah Oleksyk (Roadside, Ivy) tells the featured story about a pair of lovestruck misfits who meet at an all-night copy shop. Vanessa Davis (Spaniel Rage) and John Porcellino (King-Cat) complete  the issue with tales of friendship, club-hopping, and snowstorms. Additional art by Nate Beaty. Wraparound cover by Sarah Oleksyk.

Order online from our friends at Microcosm, Atomic Books, Last Gasp and Parcell Press.

Papercutter #3

A Comic Book Anthology

36 pages ~ $3.00

The exciting third issue of the acclaimed new anthology series dedicated to showcasing the best young, underexposed and emerging comic book artists working today is here. This issue features a brilliant story from Elijah J. Brubaker (Reich) about a pair of artists who wander a rainy city looking for beauty, inspiration and doughnuts. Also Lilli Carre (Tales of Woodsman Pete) presents a short piece about a man born with a mandolin for a head. And Graham Annable (Grickle, Hickee) tells the tender and powerful tale of one brother trying to clean up the mess of broken-hearts and unpaid rent after the other brother skips town. With additional art by Nate Beaty. Cover by Graham Annable.

Order online from our friends at Atomic Books, Parcell Press and Last Gasp.

Invincible Summer #11 ~ Clutch #17

by Nicole Georges and Clutch McBastard

32 pages ~ $2.00

For the past five years, Nicole and Clutch have teamed up for an annual split zine. Tracing the day to day life of the two cartoonists as they make their way through a minefield of relationship drama and existential angst, this year's issue features an impromptu dance party, a battle against fire-breathing dragons, a conversation with the king of dachshunds and a peak at the world's best hip-hop needle point. Filled with humorous conversations and heartfelt reflections, this split zine is a fun look at friendship.
Special printing featuring purple ink on extra thick 80lb paper.

Available for online ordering from Microcosm Zine Distro.

Clutch #16

House of the Damned

110 pages ~ $4.00

Clutch McBastard, the Charlie Brown-ish main character of this long running zine, is looking to take the next step in his life and buy a house. He's getting older and is ready to settle down. But what might seem like a straight forward plan, quickly starts to unravel when Clutch begins to doubt himself and gets distracted by his many side projects. Told in diary style comics, this autobiographical zine is filled with rich characters, funny moments and bittersweet views of life. An addictive cult favorite.

Order online from our friends at Microcosm.

Also available from Last Gasp and Parcell Press.

I Want Everything to be Okay

by Carrie McNinch

98 pages ~ $12.00

Carrie McNinch, author of the long-running zine The Assassin and the Whiner and a pioneer of the autobiographic comics movement, returns to the genre she helped create. Tracing a year in her life, I Want Everything to be Okay is a funny, tender, honest and ultimately, hopeful story of a woman haunted by depression and alcoholism as she rebuilds her life from the inside out.

Order online from our friends at Microcosm.

Also available from Parcell Press and Last Gasp.

Papercutter #2

A Comic Book Anthology

28 pages ~ $3.00

The second issue of the exciting new anthology series dedicated to showcasing the best young, underexposed and emerging comic book artist working today.  This issue features a powerhouse story from Becca Taylor (The Wonderful Year) about an ambitious actress who stars in a controversial movie and the real life woman she portrays. Also Paul Tobin & Colleen Coover (Banana Sunday) present the tale of a mysterious cat burglar who steals more than just money and jewels. And Liz Prince (Will You Still Love Me if I Wet the Bed?) goes undercover into the secret world of indie rock ghosts. With additional art by Nate Beaty. Cover by Becca Taylor.

Order online from our friends at Atomic Books, Parcell Press and Last Gasp.

Papercutter #1

A Comic Book Anthology

32 pages ~ $3.00

The premiere issue of our new flagship title. Papercutter will be a quarterly comic book anthology featuring new original stories from emerging and underexposed comic artists from every corner of the cartooning world. This issue features a compelling love story from Aaron Renier (Spiral Bound) set in the streets of Brooklyn and the halls of New York's famed Natural History Museum. Also Sean Aaberg (The Adventures of Pipu) introduces us to SALT, a punk kid with a nose for adventure, and JP Coovert (Driving South) runs his car into a tree. With additional art by Nate Beaty. Cover art by Aaron Renier.

Order online from our friends at Atomic Books.

Also available from Microcosm, Parcell Press and Last Gasp.

Make Something!

85 pages ~ $5.00

From the halls of Portland's famous DIY art center, the Independent Publishing Resource Center, comes this collection of essays, comics, and stories about the nature of creativity and magic that happens when you get off you ass and make something. Featuring work by twenty- five of Portland's best zinesters.

Order online from our friends at microcosmpublishing.com