How small is a small press?: Fantagraphics continues to grow
Posted at July 1, 2010 by admin
Fantagraphics is one of the most notable success stories in the world of alternative comics. Founded in 1976 by publishers Gary Groth and Mike Catron, legendary editor Kim Thompson joined in 1977 and was responsible for pulling the company out of bankruptcy by donating his inheritance to the company.Despite its early troubles, the company has survived to this day as a beacon of insight in the comics world. Its foremost publication is The Comics Journal, started in 1976. The monthly magazine treats comics as a fine art form and has garnered its share of controversy over the years, whether by knocking popular superhero titles or creating a definitive list of the top 100 comics. (more…)