Mome GN (2005-2011 Fantagraphics) comic books 2007-2009

Volume 7 - 1st printing. This accessible, reasonably priced, quarterly anthology spotlights a cast of a dozen of today's most exciting cartoonists. Mome is quickly earning a reputation as one of the premiere literary anthologies on the market, and the only one compromised entirely of comics. Highlights of the seventh volume include: the concluding chapter of Lewis Trondheim's "At Loose Ends," an autobiographical diary comic that portrays the acclaimed French cartoonist at a crossroads in his life and work; the Mome debut of Portland cartoonist T. Edward Bak; contributions from Mome regulars such as 2006 Eisner Award "Most Promising Newcomer" nominees Jonathan Bennett and R. Kikuo Johnson, as well as Tim Hensley, David Heatley, Paul Hornschemeier, Anders Nilsen, Sophie Crumb, Kurt Wolfgang, Martin Cendreda, and Gabrielle Bell. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Mome is quickly earning a reputation as one of the premiere literary anthologies on the market, and the only one comprised entirely of comics. In this eighth volume: the concluding chapter of Lewis Trondheim's "At Loose Ends;" a blindingly bizarre Mome debut from a gent named Joe Kimball; contributions from Mome regular and "2006 Eisner Award Most Promising Newcomer" nominee Jonathan Bennett; Sophie Crumb; Kurt Wolfgang; and the graphical/textual stylings of newcomer Ray Fenwick. Mome represents the heighth of sophistication and talent in the world of comic art today. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Fall 2007!" The acclaimed quarterly contains the second part of a 45-page Jim Woodring graphic novella, "The Lute String" and returning regulars Sophie Crumb, Gabrielle Bell, Andrice Arp, and Kurt Wolfgang. Also, the return of Al Columbia! Also, a ballpoint treasure from Built to Spill cover-master, Mike Scheer. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Winter/Spring 2008!" Critically acclaimed for its compilation of dynamic young cartoonists, this volume features the 20 page conclusion to the Jim Woodring graphic novella, "The Lute String." Previously published only in Japan, this story features Woodring's signature characters - Frank, Pupshaw, and Pushpaw - in a universe-bending saga that finds the trio in a very unexpected world of flying, shrieking demons and bulbous-faced monsters. Also features the work of Tom Kaczynski, Robert Goodin, Dash Shaw, Ray Fenwick, John Hankiewicz, Sophie Crumb, Tim Hensley, and Jonathan Bennett. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. MOME bridges the gap between the contemporary graphic novel and the cutting-edge literary scene, serving as the perfect sampler of today's best young graphic novelists in a quarterly format that sits as comfortably beside McSweeney's and The Paris Review as it does in the graphics novel section. The acclaimed series welcomes Killofer, the acclaimed French cartoonist whose work has previously been seen only in the collection, 176 Apparitions of Killofer. MOME also features regulars Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Eleanor Davis, and more. The fabulous Dash Shaw and the inimitable Nate Neal also join in on the fun. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. MOME welcomes back French great Killoffer and also features returning regulars Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Joe Kimball, Robert Goodin and Ray Fenwick. Also, the return of fan favorite Al Columbia as well as Sara Edward-Corbett's MOME debut, plus several other surprises from some of the best new talent in comics. MOME is an accessible, reasonably priced quarterly publication, mostly in color, and spotlighting the most exciting new storytellers in comics along with special surprises. MOME has earned earning a reputation as one of the premier literary anthologies on the shelves, and the only one composed almost entirely of comics. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Since its inception in 2005, MOME has bridged the gap between the contemporary graphic novel scene and the current cutting-edge literary scene, serving as a perfect sampler of today's best young graphic novelists in a quarterly format that sits as handsomely on the newsstand alongside journals like McSweeney's and Paris Review as it does in the graphic novels section.Vols. 13 & 14 of the popular series welcome the return of renowned graphic novelist David B. (Epileptic, Babel) as well as returning regulars Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Paul Hornschemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Eleanor Davis, Zak Sally, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Joe Kimball, and Ray Fenwick. Tim Hensley also returns with more of his brilliant "Wally Gropius" strips, as does fan favorite Al Columbia! Plus, several other surprises from some of the best new talent in comics. MOME is an accessible, reasonably priced quarterly running approximately 120 pages per volume, mostly in color, and spotlighting the most exciting new storytellers in comics along with special surprises. MOME is quickly earning a reputation as one of the premier literary anthologies on the shelves, and the only one comprised almost entirely of comics. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Since its inception in 2005, Mome has overlapped the contemporary graphic novel scene, the literary world, and the graphic arts community by serving as a McSweeney's of comics for those who want a vibrant, quarterly sampler of the best the medium has to offer. Whether exposing new talent like Eleanor Davis (author of the recent Stinky by Toon Books) or Tom Kaczynski; featuring short stories by contemporary graphic novelists like Dash Shaw (The Bottomless Belly Button) or Paul Hornschemeier (The Three Paradoxes); bringing the work of international superstars like David B. (Epileptic) or Killoffer (676 Apparitions of Killoffer) to American audiences; or introducing the work of legends like Gilbert Shelton (The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers) to a new generation of readers, Mome is the most acclaimed, accessible, frequent, and reasonably priced anthology on the market despite its high production values and mostly color format. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Summer 2009!" Since its inception in 2005, Mome has overlapped the contemporary graphic novel scene, the literary world, and the graphic arts community by serving as a McSweeney's of comics for those who want a vibrant, quarterly sampler of the best the medium has to offer. Whether exposing new talent like Eleanor Davis (author of the recent Stinky by Toon Books) or Tom Kaczynski; featuring short stories by contemporary graphic novelists like Dash Shaw (The Bottomless Belly Button) or Paul Hornschemeier (The Three Paradoxes); bringing the work of international superstars like David B. (Epileptic) or Killoffer (676 Apparitions of Killoffer) to American audiences; or introducing the work of legends like Gilbert Shelton (The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers) to a new generation of readers, Mome is the most acclaimed, accessible, frequent, and reasonably priced anthology on the market despite its high production values and mostly color format. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Fall 2009!" Since its inception in 2005, Mome has overlapped the contemporary graphic novel scene, the literary world, and the graphic arts community by serving as a McSweeney's of comics for those who want a vibrant, quarterly sampler of the best the medium has to offer. Whether exposing new talent like Eleanor Davis (author of the recent Stinky by Toon Books) or Tom Kaczynski; featuring short stories by contemporary graphic novelists like Dash Shaw (The Bottomless Belly Button) or Paul Hornschemeier (The Three Paradoxes); bringing the work of international superstars like David B. (Epileptic) or Killoffer (676 Apparitions of Killoffer) to American audiences; or introducing the work of legends like Gilbert Shelton (The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers) to a new generation of readers, Mome is the most acclaimed, accessible, frequent, and reasonably priced anthology on the market despite its high production values and mostly color format. Upcoming issues include, in addition to those named above: Jonathan Bennett, Sophie Crumb, Andrice Arp, Kurt Wolfgang, Joe Kimball, Ray Fenwick, Tim Hensley, Al Columbia, Jon Vermilyea, Sara Edward-Corbett, Robert Goodin, Laura Park, Nate Neal, Olivier Schrauwen, Derek Van Gieson, Conor O'Keefe, and other surprises. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Winter 2010!" The acclaimed anthology continues with the concluding chapter of Paul Hornschemeier's third graphic novel "Life with Mr. Dangerous," which has been running in MOME since the first issue! Meanwhile, Bottomless Belly Button scribe Dash Shaw and MOME regular Tom Kaczynski collaborate on a mind-bending sciencefiction story, "Resolution," where "reality" exists as a virtual world and people live thru their avatars. Olivier Schrauwen delivers the surrealistic gem "Chromo Congo"; Derek Van Gieson offers a horrific WWII story, "Devil Doll"; Renee French's "Almost Sound" returns, as does Ted Stearn's "The Moolah Tree" starring Fuzz & Pluck; plus new work from Kurt Wolfgang, Laura Park, Rick Froberg, and T. Edward Bak. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.