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Now #13 (2024)

The two-time 2021 Eisner Award-nominated comics anthology returns for its seventh year! The first new NOW of 2023 features all-new work from several contributors familiar to NOW readers as well as new artists from around the globe. Newcomers to this issue include Cynthia Alfonso (Spain) and Bhanu Pratap (India), while past contributors Noah Van Sciver (U.S.), Cecelia V rhed (Sweden), and Kayla E. (U.S.) all return with new work. As a special feature of this issue, legendary cartoonist Peter Bagge (Hate) collaborates with Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer Matt Lawton on "The Cartoonist," a satire of the now near-obsolete profession of newspaper gag cartooning. NOW: The New Comics Anthology is still the best value in comics: every issue is a self-contained cross-section of the best short comics stories the globe has to offer and it has established itself as the preeminent anthology of first-rate international comics talent. With all-new, never-before-seen material from a mix of emerging and established cartoonists, NOW is the perfect answer to the question, "Why Comics?"

The two-time 2021 Eisner Award-nominated comics anthology returns for its sixth year! This first new Now of 2022 features all new work from a number of contributors familiar to Now readers as well as new artists from around the globe. Returning cartoonists include E.S. Glenn, Steven Weissman, and Ariel Lopez V. Newcomers include Justin Gradin, Jesse Simpson, Josh Simmons, Kayla E., Stacy Gougoulis, Natalia Novia, Bhanu Pratap, and Ivana Filipovich. Now: The New Comics Anthology is, every issue, a self-contained cross-section of the best short comics stories the globe has to offer, and has established itself as the preeminent anthology of first-rate comics talent from around the globe. Including brand-new, never before-seen material from a mix of emerging and established talent, Now is the perfect answer to the question, "Why Comics?"

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All Issues

Now #12 New Comics Anthology

Issue #12

$12.99

Now #12 New Comics Anthology

Release: February 15, 2023
Now #11 New Comics Anthology

Issue #11

$12.99

Now #11 New Comics Anthology

Release: March 23, 2022
Now #10 Comics Anthology (Mature)

Issue #10

$12.99

Now #10 Comics Anthology (Mature)

Release: June 16, 2021
Now #9 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Issue #9

$12.99

Now #9 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Release: August 05, 2020
Now #8 New Comics Anthology

Issue #8

$9.99

Now #8 New Comics Anthology

Release: December 18, 2019
Now #7 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Issue #7

$9.99

Now #7 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Release: November 06, 2019
Now #6 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Issue #6

$9.99

Now #6 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Release: January 01, 1901
Now #5 New Comics Anthology

Issue #5

$9.99

Now #5 New Comics Anthology

Release: January 01, 1901
Now #4 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Issue #4

$9.99

Now #4 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

Release: September 26, 2018
Now #3 (Mature)

Issue #3

$9.99

Now #3 (Mature)

Release: April 25, 2018
Now #2

Issue #2

$9.99

Now #2

Release: January 31, 2018
Now #1

Issue #1

$9.99

Now #1

Release: September 27, 2017

Reading Order

  1. Now #1

    "Fantagraphics is proud to launch a new, ongoing comics anthology of short stories by a mix of established and up-and-coming talent. This three times per year series features all-new, done-in-one stories for comics fans of all stripes. The first issue includes new work from acclaimed authors such as Eleanor Davis, Noah Van Sciver, Gabrielle Bell, Dash Shaw, Sammy Harkham, and Malachi Ward, as well as international authors such as J.C. Menu, Conxita Herrerro, Tommi Parrish, Tobias Schalken, and Antoine Cossé. Plus other surprises, and a gorgeous painted cover by Chicago artist Rebecca Morgan."

  2. Now #2

    "The second issue of Now (see page 2 for the first issue) showcases a cover by digital artist Robert Beatty, as well as over 100 pages of all new short fiction by a host of established and upcoming talent, including: Canadian artist and musician Nick Thorburn (of the bands Unicorns and Islands); Spanish cartoonist Roberta Scomparsa, making her English language debut; Crickets cartoonist Sammy Harkham; Dutch cartoonist Tobias Schalken; Los Angeles graphic novelist Graham Chaffee (Good Dog, To Have and To Hold); plus several other surprises to be announced. Now is not just a collection of new comics, it s a showcase of the diversity of talent in today s golden age of cartooning."

  3. Now #3 (Mature)

    "The third issue of Now showcases a cover by acclaimed cartoonist Al Columbia (Pim & Francie) as well as more than 100 pages of all new short comics fiction by a host of established and up-and-coming talent from around the globe, including: Anna Haifisch (Germany), Roman Muradov (San Francisco), Jesse Reklaw (Portland), Lucas Varela (France), Marcello Quintanhila (Brazil), Anne Simon (France), Roberta Scomparsa (Italy), and J.C. Menu (France). Plus, other surprises! Find out why Now is the most talked-about comics anthology in years."

  4. Now #4 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

    "Volume 4 presents all-new short comics by a host of established and up-and-coming talent from around the globe, such as J.C. Menu, Roman Muradov, María Medem, Walt Holcombe, Rebecca Kirby, Noah Van Sciver, Jesse Reklaw, Matthias Lehmann, Walker Tate, Nick Thorburn, and many other surprise contributors."

  5. Now #5 New Comics Anthology

    "All-new comics from best cartoonists from around the globe! The 2018 Eisner Award-nominated anthology series continues with another entirely self-contained collection of short comics genius! Under a cover by visual artist Stéphane Blanquet, our fifth issue features 125 pages of ALL-NEW comics by Theo Ellsworth, DRT, DW, Ana Galvan, Maggie Umber, Eroyn Franklin. Roman Muradov, Jose Quintanar, Walt Holcombe, Walker Tate, Keren Katz, Darin Shuler, Jesse Reklaw, and Nick Thorburn! At $9.99 for 125 pages of all-new color comics, NOW is the best value in comics! Full-color illustrations throughout."

  6. Now #6 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

    "The sixth issue of Now includes many new and familiar names: from rising international talent such as Keren Katz, Mariana Pita, and Veronika Muchitsch, to acclaimed lit comics stalwarts like Noah Van Sciver, Zohar Lazar, Steven Weissman, and Tim Lane. Now aims to blow the lid off what comics are and can be. Full-color illustrations throughout."

  7. Now #7 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

    "Now wraps up its second year with another collection of first-rate talent from around the globe. Focusing on short stories, every issue is an entirely selfcontained cross-section of the best comics has to offer, at a price point that is unrivaled in contemporary comics publishing. The seventh issue of the acclaimed series showcases selections from Tommi Parrish, Kurt Ankeny, Chris Wright, Maria Medem, Kate Lacour, Keren Katz, James Romberger, Noah Van Sciver, a cover by Will Sweeney and many more surprises. ALSO "

  8. Now #8 New Comics Anthology

    "The Eisner-nominated best anthology - and best deal - in comics continues! 120+ full-color pages for only $9.99! Featuring entirely self-contained short stories from the best cartoonists around the globe, NOW #8 features all-new work from E.S. Glenn (Netherlands), Walt Holcombe (U.S.), Henry McCausland (U.K.), Zuzu (Italy), Theo Ellsworth (U.S.), Veronika Muchitsch (UK), Nick Thorburn (Canada), and several other surprises!"

  9. Now #9 New Comics Anthology (Mature)

    "This Eisner Award-winning anthology series is a self-contained cross-section of the best short comics stories the globe has to offer, at a price point that is unrivaled in contemporary comics publishing. This ninth issue of Now is anchored by the longest story featured in the magazine to date: 'Misguided Love,' a 40-page autobiographical tour de force by Texas artist Raquelle Jac. Ping-ponging among relationships, hospitalizations, internet 'fame,' international travel, sex, romance, and trauma, Jac's dense, obsessive pages read like a manifesto, announcing the arrival of a remarkable new voice in comics. This issue also features Now debuts from Hartley Lin (Young Frances), Ethel Wolfe, and Emil Friis Ernst (Doctor Murder), as well as work from Now regulars Keren Katz (The Academic Hour) and Noah Van Sciver, who homages Basil Wolverton's cult favorite, science-fiction hero, Spacehawk. "

  10. Now #10 Comics Anthology (Mature)

    The tenth issue of the Eisner Award-nominated anthology series includes new work by fan-favorites Steven Weissman, Tim Lane, and Walt Holcombe, new discoveries such as Hartley Lin (Young Frances), Sylvia Rocchi and M.S. Harkness, and rare gems like nine previously unpublished pages of comics by Richard Sala, all created as an art student in the 1970s. It's an entire comic book store under one cover - at a price that can't be beat!

  11. Now #11 New Comics Anthology

    The two-time 2021 Eisner Award-nominated comics anthology returns for its sixth year! This first new Now of 2022 features all new work from a number of contributors familiar to Now readers as well as new artists from around the globe. Returning cartoonists include E.S. Glenn, Steven Weissman, and Ariel Lopez V. Newcomers include Justin Gradin, Jesse Simpson, Josh Simmons, Kayla E., Stacy Gougoulis, Natalia Novia, Bhanu Pratap, and Ivana Filipovich. Now: The New Comics Anthology is, every issue, a self-contained cross-section of the best short comics stories the globe has to offer, and has established itself as the preeminent anthology of first-rate comics talent from around the globe. Including brand-new, never before-seen material from a mix of emerging and established talent, Now is the perfect answer to the question, "Why Comics?"

  12. Now #12 New Comics Anthology

    The two-time 2021 Eisner Award-nominated comics anthology returns for its seventh year! The first new NOW of 2023 features all-new work from several contributors familiar to NOW readers as well as new artists from around the globe. Newcomers to this issue include Cynthia Alfonso (Spain) and Bhanu Pratap (India), while past contributors Noah Van Sciver (U.S.), Cecelia V rhed (Sweden), and Kayla E. (U.S.) all return with new work. As a special feature of this issue, legendary cartoonist Peter Bagge (Hate) collaborates with Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer Matt Lawton on "The Cartoonist," a satire of the now near-obsolete profession of newspaper gag cartooning. NOW: The New Comics Anthology is still the best value in comics: every issue is a self-contained cross-section of the best short comics stories the globe has to offer and it has established itself as the preeminent anthology of first-rate international comics talent. With all-new, never-before-seen material from a mix of emerging and established cartoonists, NOW is the perfect answer to the question, "Why Comics?"