HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SECRET HEADQUARTERS
It's that time of year again! Already! Somehow!
Never fear, we are here to help you pick out the best gifts for everyone on your list.
Part one: picks from Jules!
For the kiddos...
Mayor Good Boy Turns Bad
Random House Graphic
$13
Your favorite canine mayor (sorry, Mayor Max) is back in a new adventure! This book is adorable and hilarious.
For your friend who refuses to read comics for some reason...
Cherry On Top
SHQ Publishing
$16 (unsigned), $21 (signed)
Sincerely the funniest book I've ever read and easily one of my favorite things we have published here at SHQ. Hold on to you butts when I tell you: this one is PROSE, not a graphic novel. This laugh out loud novella by Carson Mell follows musician Bobby Bird as he tries to record his contractually obligated new album while on the lam in the desert. Drugs, sex, rock and roll, and a very likable protagonist.
For awkward nerds everywhere...
Blackward
Drawn & Quarterly
$23
A charming and fun YA+ graphic novel about finding community! Four friends form a club for the "Black, weird, awkward, and proud of it!" If they build it, will anyone come? Trying to find your people as a young adult is tough, but with good buds anything is possible.
For your Ren Faire friend who is hella gay (is that redundant?)...
Chromatic Fantasy
Silver Sprocket
$30
Okay so this one was seemingly made just for me so it's almost unfair to include. A trans guy (!!) named Jules (!!!!) takes a deal with the devil, leaves his life as a nun, and goes on fantastic adventures with a sexy thief named Casper. Queer romance with gorgeous art. The book has gilded edges for cryin' out loud!
For your uncle who hasn't read comics in a dog's age...
Monica
Fantagraphics
$30
Dan Clowes is back, baby! To sweeten the pot, we have SIGNED BOOKPLATES to go with this wild new book. Monica is a true trip, too much said will ruin it. In my opinion, this is the best and most impressive thing Clowes has done.
For graphic novel fans looking for something totally unique...
Eden II
Fantagraphics
$40
This book is unlike anything I've ever read. It's funny, cerebral, experimental, and philosophical. I wish I could tell you more but you'll just need to experience it (you need to!) I cannot wait to read it a second time.