As an independent comic book publisher, theres not a platform i love more to showcase our work at chariot comics than comic con and if theres apprehension on the overall sales of comics etc. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Alterna comics publishes creatorowned stories distributed all over the world since 2006. The texas booksellers association is a group of independent booksellers and other bookrelated businesses focused in texas. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. They have published well over 100 titles, with multiple books undergoing reprints. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. Backed by the most highly sophisticated printing technology on the planet, litho ninja can print your comic books, posters, flyers, trading cards, convention display graphics, and much more. Chariot comics indias best independent comic publishing. Charleston zine fest charleston czf is an annual festival that celebrates independent publishers from comic book writers, illustrators and artists alike.
Final artwork must be press quality and able to be printed on standard comic book sizeformat. Ania publishing, us, 1993, 1993, imprint formed by independent publishers acme comics, african prince productions. The list includes defunct and mergedacquired companies, and distributors whose primary business is not books, such as comic books. Keep in mind that the average comic book generally consists of 2432 pages.
Book shows and events the texas booksellers association sponsors a number of book shows throughout the state to cultivate interest in literature, in book collecting, and in the written word. What are some independent and or underground comics. We are in our fifth location since then, having grown from 1100 square feet to more than 4700 square feet of comic book choices. The counterculture movements of the 60s led to a popular trend of several small press and self published comic book works geared toward a liberal and social conscious market. The story of rodriguezs comic book creation is a being repeated in the dallas comic book community and is a reflection of a national trend.
Comic art comic art magazine comic book clearing house home of the small press comic book publishers on the internet. Check out austins literary side with their 10 best independent book publishers. Publishing and printing companies in texas by category or location. Kablam digital printing comics, paperbacks, manga and more. The course of jordan williams life changed with a visit to his local comic book shop. Third coast publishers llp is a houston, texas based publishing company of various media, such as books, ebooks, online books, audio books, and iphone applications in a variety of genres in both fiction and nonfiction. The best list of independent new jersey bookstores best bookstores in new jersey independent book stores is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more. Greenleaf book group llc austin greenleaf book group is a publisher and distributor that specializes in the development of independent authors and the growth of small presses. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know about. Youve most likely already heard of fantagraphics, but if you havent, you probably will soon or right now. Listed below are the moonbeam spirit award winners, followed by the 2017 moonbeam awards re. Dallas is an epicenter of latino indie comic artists dallas.
We are proud to have very diverse shows that include exhibitors in most genres, and participation from international members. Why you need to make a new years resolution even if you wont keep it. Wagnon is a fulltime, independent comic creator from dallas, texas that has. The quality of this years entries was mindboggling. The history press the history press is looking for local historians and writers who are interested in publishing accessible histories of texas. Stache publishing indie publishers of comics and graphic. Although pdf is the easiest format, epub allows for guided view, which lets the reader read panel per panel rather than page by page. Alternative comic books span a wide range of genres, artistic. Alongside marvel, dc comics is the other of the big two comic book publishers. We have all the latest new release comics from the major publishers. Devils due publishing was formed in 1999 as both a commercial art studio and a small press comic book publisher. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions.
So much of the book industry is located in new york, and much like the city itself, the. Aftershock comics is a comic book company that combines the creative edge of an independent comic book publisher with the strengths and experience of a traditional powerhouse. Kablam digital printing comics, paperbacks, manga and. We once specialized in poetry and contemporary literature, but are presently reorganizing to become a profitable entity. Indie presses make presence felt at texas book festival. Marvel, dc, image, dark horse, idw, boom, titan, dynamite and many more. Heres the best book ive ever read on selling a graphic novel. It didnt take long for the company to shift all focus onto comic books, though, and quickly become one of todays top ten comic book powerhouses. Digital distribution has opened the market to readers who would never set foot in a comic book store, and allowed readers and publishers to take risks sampling titles that fall outside the. The submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019. Avatar press is a leading independent company which publishes a wide variety of comic books highlyregarded creatorowned titles such as alan moores the courtyard, warren ellis black summer, and garth ennis crossed. Penny farthing productions is pleased to present a wide variety of awardwinning comics and childrens books. After attending the joe kubert school, tim was discovered by mark hulk. But whether because of location, or a lack of connection with your local stores, sometimes the local brick and mortar comic shop isnt the best option for everyone.
Comic shop dallas, tx titan comics comics, collectibles. Top 5 independent comics publishers geek girl authority. Crunch comics readings independent comic book store. When thats the case, we comic lovers thankfully have a few great online comic book store options. Based in scottsdale, this publishing house is always on the lookout for quality content that holds the right grip on audience. Book publishers in texas book publishing directory. Antarctic press is a texasbased company that was started in 1984 which has grown to become one of the largest publisher of comics in the.
I dont know if thats true or not but a little over a year ago, i decided to take the plunge and try to self publish a book. At the heart of litho ninja comic book printing is one of the largest printing companies in houston, texas. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. They are the titans of the comic world and have provided us with generations of stories and characters. Pulp 21 is an independent comic book publisher largely based out of houston, tx, but home to storytellers the world over. Humour publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 23 humour publishing companies page 1 of 3 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of humour publishers. To view a list of humour publishing companies by country please select a country.
Its trinitysuperman, batman, and wonder womanare some of the most wellknown and iconic superheroes out there today. The viper comic book product line is distributed by diamond comic distributors, and can be found in over 4,500 specialty retailer shops across the united states. Oni press is an american independent comic book publisher based in portland, oregon. Dalton publishing is an independent publisher based in austin, texas. Alternative comics present an alternative to mainstream superhero comics which in the past have dominated the american comic book industry. They tend to be pretty selective in what we do choose. You will learn what is coming out, what we think of the books and even teach you about the people creating these comics. The primary goal of the association is to join together and represent local booksellers and supporters of the book community in their efforts to cultivate interest in literature and book collecting. Romeros night of the living dead and a number of other current and.
Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide. Comics worth reading independent opinions, news, and. Zine festivals and small press fairs broken pencil. This list of comics publishing companies lists companies, specifically publishing companies. How to get your indie book into stores and libraries. Lady death universe is a relatively new comicbook publisher that focuses on female oriented themes.
The texas booksellers association is a group of independent booksellers and other book related businesses focused in texas. Jan 06, 2017 perhaps one of the best known independent publishers, graywolf press, which operates out of minneapolis, minn. Aftershock comics is an independent comic book publishing company based out of sherman oaks, california that was founded recently in 2015. They publish a multitude of engaging and truly beautiful comics and graphic novels for their readers, utilizing an online platform to reach readers around the world. Mad cave studios is ready to push independent comic books in a mad new direction. Comic publishing imprint of carlsen verlag, established in 1953, started publishing comics in 1967.
If youre looking to market to christmas shoppers, take a look at trends in the book market and learn how to cash in on christmas books. Fantagraphics is an indie publishing company thats been putting out amazing comics, art books and guides for the last 40 years. Studio 407 is accepting submissions for original, completed comic or graphic novel projects. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and others to share the places they go to connect with writers of the past, to the bars and cafes where todays authors give readings, and to those sites that are most inspiring for writing. How i selfpublished my comic books and you can too.
Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. A new creator doing a book for an independent publisher can expect to sell. To receive the access to the latest issue delivered to your inbox free each. Titan comics carries a full line of comic books from all publishers. Dallas is an epicenter of latino indie comic artists. Independent publishers make their presence felt at the texas book festival. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know about march 06 2016 every year, thousands of new books are released and most of them are published by hundreds of book publishers.
Nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books in. If you are a publisher, click here, to list with us. When considering gifts for the people you love, and for those you barely know, you cant go wrong with a book. We are a traditional, fullservice press that focuses exclusively on publishing works of local and regional interest.
This is why many comic book shops who service the collector are losing out to an ebay store. Starting with a oneshot or miniseries will enable you and the publisher to. News on comic books that are heating up and selling well on the secondary market. Audio book publishers of united states list of audio. Publishing and printing companies in houston, texas.
Apr 28, 2015 someone once told me that theres a book inside all of us. During the covid19 crisis, publishers weekly is providing free digital access to our magazine, archive, and website. Through visually stunning art and epic storytelling, its clear. Because of that, they do not have the resources to publish more than they think they should. This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling primarily to the book trade. Best bookstores in new jersey independent book stores. Though we are the newest university press in north texas following smu press and tcu press, we have quickly become a leading press with the most titles in print more than 300 and published 15 to 16 each year.
To self publish a comic book, start by digitizing your finished pages, including a cover design, using software like photoshop. Then, decide which format to use, such as pdf or epub. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. Eakin press publishes texas histories and biographies, books about the old west, childrens books, both fiction and nonfiction. Submission guidelines for independent comic publishers. Small press expo addresses impact of coronavirus on spx 2020. Quantum color fx has been involved in the american comic book industry since 1994 and has published titles with image comics. Launched in 2007, the awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children. Jenkins group is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 moonbeam childrens book awards. North texas comic book show press unearthly comics. This years medalwinning books came from authors around the world. Local independent artists are just as welcome as big shots from large publications to discuss their passion for comic books and graphic novels. May 07, 2014 39 west press website from the publisher 39 west press is an independent book publisher committed to releasing books that encourage critical thinking and promote constructive discourse on key social, cultural, political, and economic issues affecting life in the u.
A growing list of over 100 we are still building our book list. White bird publishes childrens books, young adult title, and. It has a bevy of characters with near godlike powers that were some of the first that comics had to offer. Bloomsday literary is an independent press in houston, texas featuring the. The biggest reason to submit to any publisher is to reduce your burden of trying to market and sell your books and allow you more freedom to create. Weve shipped over 150,000 orders and printed more than 3 million comics. Audio book publishers of united states list of audio book. Sep 05, 2017 the story of rodriguezs comic book creation is a being repeated in the dallas comic book community and is a reflection of a national trend. Publishers accepting submissions careers in comics.
But as the industry has developed, especially in america, new, smaller independent publishers have come on to the scene and brought with them new flavors of our beloved medium. Latino artists and writers are using the medium to. Alternative comics cover a range of american comics that have appeared since the 1980s, following the underground comix movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. This came to be known as the underground comics movement and was in rea. Write what you know even if its about a mouse thats driving you insane. For more information about the company, please visit our site. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book. The university of north texas press was founded in 1987 and published its first book in 1989. Of those are hundreds of book publishers, quite a few of them are blackowned meaning they are owned by african american entrepreneurs and usually produce. As of now, lady death universe is open for submissions.
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