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My new book Blurry is out now!
Cartoonist of Discipline, Cryptozoo, Clue: Candlestick, and others.

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Here are the nominees for the 2026 Cat Awards - Best Graphic Novel:

“Like Swimmers” by @dash_shaw, published by @nyrcomics

“Identical” by @scarymansion, published by @fantagraphics

“Testament” by @jmarshallsmith, published by @bulgilhanpress

“Flea” by @forever4pm, published by @fieldmousepress

“A Tale of Two Travelers” by Madita Schwenke, published by @fieldmousepress

“The Weight” by @melissaannemendes, published by @drawnandquarterly

“Mary Pain” by @lola_lorente_e, published by @drawnandquarterly

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Check out my check outs from the library! Featuring work by @dash_shaw @michaeldeforgecomics Ed Brubaker @artofseanphillips @drawnandquarterly @nyrcomics @imagecomics

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Cosplayers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was such a fun story about two friends and their unique creative journey! I loved the art style of the comics & some of the mixed media chapter breaks. 🎨 Cosplay is amazing & everyone should try it!!

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Slowly sifting through all the stuff we acquired at PCX but I didn’t want to start the week without letting you know that the @dash_shaw originals are now available for purchase on our website! Posting the link in stories, don’t miss your chance to own one of Dash’s wonderful drawings!
Plus all our stock copies of Like Swimmers are signed as well as all of our @comicsblogger Dash Shaw interview editions!

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Philly Comics Expo this weekend. Thanks @partnersandson for another great show. Love catching up with so many old pals and seeing their amazing work 💚.

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Ann Arbor & Philadelphia

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Another @phillycomicsexpo in the books! We are so truly grateful for everyone who comes out for this!

Thanks to everyone who came early to help set up @shallweshelly @lattelarrry @coinophoey @susanbamboozin @dogbowlzines
Thanks to everyone who came out to buy cool comics and hear the readings and the panels!
HUGE thanks to all of the indie artists and publishers who make and share their work at the expo!

Thanks especially to @sally_madden and Frances Beaver for organizing all of this year’s panels, and to all the panel participants: @rachel_leah_gallo @ripmeghan @ill_iterate @sideprojects @camcollins999 @granulac2 @naomiurey @bread_comix @shelobfan @nick.bunch_ and @larsenprojecs for her kids workshop!

Thanks to @dash_shaw for letting us have his beautiful work on our walls and for a wonderful preparty and reading!

Thanks to Dash, @fictopicto @jesse.lonergan @mmaddencomics and @cash_browns for signing at our table and to @drawbhell and @mortcrimpjr for a wonderful afterparty with @daygloayhole @shaheen_beardsley @mrcplcraig and Caroline Cash!

What an epic party!!

Here are a few highlights:

1. PCX
2. @dash_shaw preparty reading
3. Thanks to @professorwormington for making sure there was at least one photo of us this year
4. Teach them young
5. Dash signing
6. Charles Burns signing
7. @joshhellbayer and @nate___doyle table drawing
8. Jesse Lonergan signing
9. The critic taking a photo of @lalewestvind after I expressly asked her not to take photos
10. @sideprojects caricatures of 1/2 of @evilsvvord
11. Attendee gently cradling their new @ripmeghan
12. @atruckcalled_sandoz feeding us the best!
13. Makin mama proud
14. Matt Madden signing
15. Sally Madden holding down the panels
16. The kids are alright
17. Caroline Cash signing
18. Cash reading at afterparty
19. Passmore reading at afterparty
20. Shaheen Beardsley film screening at afterparty

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Comics haul from @phillycomicsexpo 2026! 📚 #comics #indiecomics #graphicnovel #zines

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LIKE SWIMMERS — Dash Shaw
New York Review Comics · 2026
Hardcover · First edition
Full color · Painted illustrations
Graphic novel · Mystery / Psychological drama
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A murder mystery set during the 2020 pandemic. A woman investigates her brother’s death after discovering he was killed with a silver bullet. Dash Shaw combines shifting perspectives, psychological tension, and painted illustrations.

#DashShaw #LikeSwimmers #NewYorkReviewComics #AlternativeComics #Guacollection

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The @phillycomicsexpo weekend is NOW! Tonight don’t miss the kick off with a Preparty to celebrate with @dash_shaw reading and an exhibition of his original art on our walls! Plus I’m still adding new stock to the shelves! Grab new @leomi_sadler @hollow_press titles, and Carlos Gonzales comics and more!

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Comics and zines heading out to two historic cities today: Rome, Italy and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I’ll be going with the Philly-bound ones to attend @phillycomicsexpo this weekend where you can get Death Spark, Medium, Before/After, and the past year’s worth of Comics Blogger.

Many DS contributors and CB guests will be there as well including: @dash_shaw @drewlerman @prismatic.cavern @cash_browns @reptilehousecomix @diskettepress @slautow and many more talented artists! Not to be missed. Hope to see you there 🦅

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It’s officially @phillycomicsexpo time when everyone’s favorite comics critic, aka Mama, aka Granny shows up! And it’s an exciting day in the shop! The @fictopicto T-Shirts have arrived*, beautifully printed by @awesome_dudes_printing

Plus we just added a lot of awesome new titles to the shelves and website. Like the @toyboxcoffin reprint of @gary.panter ‘s HUP new @santossisterscomic and beautiful new @anujink just to name a few!

And if you stop by today you can get a sneak peek at the gorgeous @dash_shaw originals that are now on the walls (official opening is tomorrow night!)

*preordered T-shirts are now in the mail or available for local pickup. If you have a shirt for pick up please note we will not be bringing order to PCX so please pick up in the shop during business hours other than this Saturday 😊

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