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Boston history has never looked so lively as in Inbound #4: A Comic Book History of Boston. This 144-page trade paperback features over 35 stories from dozens of contributors, all chronicling true tales from their beloved hometown. The book is the latest in the Inbound comics anthology series produced by the Boston Comics Roundtable. (View samples here.)

Inbound #4: A Comic Book History of Boston has already been hailed as “an unexpected and delightful assortment of Boston lore” by Jane Clayson, radio host of WBUR’s “Radio Boston.” The stories are fresh takes on some of Boston’s most fascinating history that rarely makes its way to dusty textbooks and walking tours. Ever heard about the book bound in human flesh at the Boston Athenaeum? What about the true and surprisingly sympathetic tale of Ponzi Scheme inventor Charles Ponzi? From revolutionaries to pirates and heroes to thieves, this collection brings them all together into a single, thrilling volume of shared history.

The book is a great gift for both history buffs and comics lovers. It’s available here at our online store and in many comic book and traditional book stores in the Boston area, including: Million Year Picnic, Harvard Book Store, New England Comics, Brookline Booksmith, Comicazi, Hub Comics, and Comicopia.

Buy Inbound #4 now

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MICE: A new indy comics show!

September 25, 2010 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

We’re putting on a show!

On September 25th, the Boston Comics Roundtable joins forces with the Art Institute of Boston to present MICE: the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo. This will be Boston’s first show dedicated to independent and self-published comics, with over 50 exhibitors from the city and beyond.

At MICE, comics artists, writers and readers will come together and celebrate the fun and exciting comics emerging from Boston’s thriving indy comics scene. Look for workshops and panels on comics art and plenty of great stuff to read and buy!

Be there from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, September 25th at the Art Institute of Boston, 700 Beacon Street, Kenmore Square!

What: MICE: the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo
When: Saturday, September 25th, 2010 10am-6pm
Where: Art Institute of Boston, 700 Beacon Street, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA
Website: www.masscomics.com

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Aug 22, 2010 at 9:56 pm

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Bazaar Bizarre Summer Fair

August 21, 2010 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

It’s summer in New England, and what better time for an outdoor fair! This Saturday, join us at Boston Bazaar Bizarre Summer Fair in Somerville’s Union Square for cool arts and crafts, live music, and more! The Roundtable will be there selling our group’s comics anthologies and projects by our members. And stop by the Bazaar’s “fauxtobooth” to get your caricature drawn by one of our artists!

What: Boston Bazaar Bizarre Summer Fair
When: Saturday, August 21, 2010 4-8pm
Where: Union Square, Somerville, MA
Website: http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/boston.html

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Aug 18, 2010 at 9:53 pm

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Small Press Expo 2010

September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010

SPX 2010 will be held the weekend of September 10 and 11, 2010 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, MD, just one mile outside the nation’s capital, Washington DC. In its fifteenth year SPX now serves as the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comic books and the discovery of new creative talent.

SPX will bring together over 400 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, distributors, and each other. SPX will be open to the public September 10th from 11am Saturday, and run through 7pm that evening. The celebration continues Sunday from noon to 6pm. In addition, expect great programming all weekend long for you to enjoy!

For the official scoop, go to http://www.spxpo.com.

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Aug 6, 2010 at 10:46 am

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The Best Comics You Never Read in Your Life #3

A new series feature in which comics creators discuss their favorite comics that just haven’t got the attention they deserved.

Killer of Demons
by Christopher Yost (writer), Scott Wegener (art)

Story synopsis
Wegener describes it as “Office Space meets Shaun of the Dead”. What if everyone around you was a demon and you were compelled by a 3′ tall cigar smoking angel to kill them?

Why comics creator Carl Tsui loves it
This is not John Constantine. It’s not strewn with obscure Biblical references or grim dark gritty gritty. It’s a witty action comedy with plenty of wry fun poking at everyday geek life. Oh and there’s kung fu. Fun art style tops it off (Wegener is the Eisner nominated artist for Atomic Robo series).

How to buy Killer of Demons
Amazon

To see art and comics from Boston Comics Roundtable’s own Carl Tsui, visit http://steamee.deviantart.com.

Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld
by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn (writers), Ernie Colon (art)

Story synopsis
Amy Winston is your average teen girl who seems to have elaborate, “Little Nemo” type nightmares by night about a psycodelic fantasy world. Little does she know, these aren’t dreams at at and as it turns out she is the ruler of the Amethyst empire of Gemworld!

Why comics creator Jack Turnbull loves it
I love this 12 part DC series from 1983/84 because it totally doesn’t know what it is. The writers don’t know their target audience, the genre flows from horror to fantasy to psychodelic feminist wonderment. The reason why it probably didn’t do too well and you’ve never heard of it is because nobody could figure out what they were reading … but this is why I dig it. It’s totally unpredictable but simultaneously lovable in a pulpy, cheesy way. Also, the color separations (a lost art) are superb at times. And, admittedly, I have a crush on Amethyst.

How to buy Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld
Try Ebay. The original 12 part maxi series is what I’ve read and love.

To see art and comics from Boston Comics Roundtable’s own Jack Turnbull, visit www.jackturnbull.com.

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Aug 6, 2010 at 9:04 am

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Heaps ‘o Praise: July 2010 edition

We now take time to honor the honored.

Ron LeBrasseur was praised by The Comics Journal for his book Blood Moon: A Love Story.

Joel Gill earned a great review from the Small Press Syndicate for the first and second issues of Strange Fruit. Days later, he garnered a second positive review from The Poop Sheet Foundation (a much more pleasant website then the name implies).

Cathy Leamy was called out by The Comics Journal just a few days ago for her excellent minis Greenblooded and Reggie & Brian and the Lousy Nickname.

Dan Mazur also got accolades from The Comics Journal last month for his latest mini, The Way it Crumbles.

Congratulations to everyone!

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Jul 23, 2010 at 2:16 pm

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The Best Comics You Never Read in Your Life #1

A new series feature in which comics creators discuss their favorite comics that just haven’t got the attention they deserved.

The Astrosmurf
by Peyo

Story synopsis
A Smurf wants to build a rocket and travel to another world, when it looks like he’ll have to give up, Papa Smurf enlists the other Smurfs to makre his dream come true.

Why comics creator Will Clark loves it
Quite simply, Peyo is one of the finest cartoonists who has ever put pencil to page. Plus, the story is funny and delightful.

How to buy The Astrosmurf
Ebay, though American reprints are supposed to start in August.

To see art and comics from Boston Comics Roundtable’s own Will Clark, visit http://laughingboycomics.com.

Los Tejanos
by Jack ”Jaxon” Jackson

Story synopsis
A beautifully-drawn black-and-white historical graphic novel based on the political career of Juan Seguin, a Mexican founding father of the republic of Texas.

Why comics creator E. J. Barnes loves it
This was the first comic to bring home to me the potential of the comic book and graphic novel to portray historical events in social as well as dramatic context.

How to buy Los Tejanos
Pub. Fantagraphics 1982. Out of print?

To see art and comics from Boston Comics Roundtable’s own E. J. Barnes, visit www.ejbarnes.com.

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Jul 16, 2010 at 3:46 pm

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