As a purveyor of printed matter, I’m constantly amazed at the variety and quality of comics being produced today. Chicago alone is home to many talented comics artists; on top of that, our city’s played an important role in the history of the form, particularly in the development of indie comics. In keeping with that […]
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How to Meditate, a comic by Amy Peltz
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “The thought balloons really add another layer to the narrative.”
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I Remember You, a comic by Andy Glass
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “Autobiographical comics are fun because they let you see into the thinking of the artist.”
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Super Moon, a comic by Brett Manning
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “I like the otherworldly feel to this comic.”
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Chicago’s Illustrious Beginning, a comic by Caitlin Cass
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “I like historical comics and how they convey history in such a readable way.”
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Alas, a comic by Catherine Hannah
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “It made me wonder about those protests.”
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Chibi Celina, a comic by Celina Hernandez
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “I really like the image here, and the breaking of conventional ideas of keeping comics in a box.”
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Immediate Follower, a comic by Erik Schneider
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “It succeeds in conveying a feeling with just a single word balloon.”
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Mistakes, a comic by Gus Kim
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “You could imagine this happening.”
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I Know Life, a comic by Jason Adams
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “Conveys the passing of a life and compromises made.”
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Capsize, a comic by Jeff Zwirek
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “I liked that this one turns the format upside down and requires action on the part of the reader.”
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Dibided We Fall, a comic by Johnny Sampson
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “I liked how this one was topical, political, and funny.”
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Treats for Dogs, a comic by Keiler Roberts
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “Working in retail, I have had customers just like that.”
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Memories, a comic by Tyrell Cannon
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “I liked the imagery and how an idea could be conveyed without the use of words.”
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Half a Story About Being on Your Own, a comic by Kevin Budnik
Comics Issue curator Eric Kirsammer: “A nice narrative that is easy to relate to.”