Monster Manual Group Show

Monster Manual

A Group Show Of Original Dungeons & Dragons Monsters

Friday, January 12th 7-9pm

All new D&D inspired monsters, curated by Jon Vermilyea and featuring an insane line up of amazing artists: Alex Schubert, Andy Ristano, Ben Marra, Brian Chippendale, Casey Alexander, Erin Althea, Jenn Woodall, Jenny Goldberg, Jesse Balmer, Jesse Moynihan, Jhonen Vasquez, Johnny Ryan, Jon Vermilyea, Jordan Crane, Kali Fontecchio, Koren Shadmi, Levon Jihanian, Lizz Hickey, Malachi Ward, Mark Ingram, Matt Furie, Meghan Tryon, Michelle Xin, Mike Bertino, Nick Edwards, Nicolette Wood, Pen Ward, Skinner, Trevor Henderson and more!

Don't miss out!

Charles Forsman Signing

I Am Not Okay With This

Signing & Release Party with Charles Forsman

Friday, November 24th 7-9pm

Shake off that turkey & pie belly and join us in celebrating the release of Charles Forsman's new book, I Am Not Okay With This! The mind behind Slasher, TEOTFW, and many more will be here signing books and saying hi. Thanksgiving leftovers gladly accepted by SHQ staff.

Center For Cartoon Studies Event

Are you interested in breaking into the comics world professionally, learning to make your own comics, or earning your Masters of Fine Arts? Join us for an informational evening with the world renowned Center For Cartoon Studies Cartoonist and CSS faculty member Alec Longstreth and other CSS alumni will be here for a comics lecture, portfolio reviews, and more.

The Witch Boy Release Party

The Witch Boy Release Party

Saturday, October 21st 2-4pm

Get into the Halloween spirit at our <strong>all ages</strong> release party for Molly Knox Ostertag's wonderful new book, The Witch Boy! Join Molly and the SHQ crew for spooky drawing, candy, and costumes! Come dressed up in your Halloween best for a special treat.

From the illustrator of the web comic Strong Female Protagonist comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage -- and magic. In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family . . . and be truly himself.

Joseph Remnant & Noah Van Sciver

Noah Van Sciver & Joseph Remnant Book Release Party

Friday, October 13th

7-9pm

2 excellent cartoonists for the price of 1! Uh, the price is free, still. But yes, both Joseph Remnant and Noah Van Sciver will be joining us to celebrate the releases of their new books: Cartoon Clouds and Johnny Appleseed, respectively. Come by, have a drink, pick up a copy of each and get 'em signed!

On Johnny Appleseed:

The story of John Chapman operates as a counter-narrative to the glorification of violence, conquest, and prevailing notions of how the West was Won. It differentiates between the history and the half-myths of Johnny Appleseed’s life and work: His apples, for instance, were prized for many reasons, but none more so than for the making of hard cider. He was also a real estate speculator of sorts, purchasing potentially fertile but unproven acres and then planting saplings before flipping the land. Yet, he had less interest in financial gain―and yes, this is an accurate part of the mythology―than in spreading visions of peace and love. Johnny Appleseed brings this quintessentially American story to life in comics form.

On Cartoon Clouds:

Joseph Remnant’s first original graphic novel Cartoon Clouds follows the recent Art School graduate Seth Fallon and his three friends as they try to navigate that anxiety fueled time between finishing school and trying to figure out what the hell they’re going to do with the rest of their lives. With a mountain of debt and no clear path to financial or emotional stability, Seth struggles to find a creative direction that won’t leave him homeless. In this world of fashion conscious art snobs, talentless social media “gurus,” and drug addled, trust fund hipsters, he tries to hold on to the few meaningful relationships he has when the institution that held them together is no longer a part of their lives.