Books published by publisher Fantagraphics

Castle Waiting is the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, it is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil -- but about being a hero in your own home. The opening chapter tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on "Sleeping Beauty" when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun. Linda Medley lavishly illustrates Castle Waiting in a classic visual style reminiscent of Arthur Rackham and William Heath Robinson. Blending elements from a variety of sources -- fairy tales, folklore, nursery rhymes -- Medley tells the story of the everyday lives of fantastic characters with humor, intelligence, and insight into human nature. Castle Waiting can be read on multiple levels and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially young girls. "Medley's big book ranks with Jeff Smith's Bone as a nearly-all-ages graphic-novel triumph." - Booklist, "Core Collection: Graphic Women"

In this collection of comics starring Disney characters, Goofy and Mickey conclude the Ice Sword saga, and Donald Duck guest stars. In this second and final collection of cartoonist Massimo De Vita's epic saga of the legendary Ice Sword, Goofy and Mickey return to that dangerous domain, rejoining the wizard Yor and his dwarf defenders ― first, to battle an old enemy when "The Prince of Mists Strikes Back," then to save the world from a sinister sleeping sickness in "The Sleeping Beauty in the Stars!" Donald Duck guest stars. Full-color illustrations throughout.

The circus is in town ― and detective Mickey and “akerbatty" Goofy are up to their elbows in lions, tigers, and scares! A mysterious old lady is following the circus troupe, robbing the cities they visit ― and then poof! ― she’s gone! Is she an evil clown, trying to frame the showmen? Join Mickey on the trail of cops-and-robbers capers ― from shady doings at “The Last Resort" to Black Pete’s raucous wrangles in “The Lost Legion!" Murry’s first seven Mickey serials are all here ― all newly remastered in warm colors of the original Dell comic books!

Based on Lea Goldberg’s classic rhyming stories, this book introduces this charming character and his absurdist adventures to a new generation of young readers and their parents. When Mr. Fibber accidently drops his coin in a jar of juice, he magically shrinks so he can dive down and retrieve it. On a walk one day, he stumbles upon a giant dog with a smokestack on its back, towing a train behind it ― and hitches a ride. And just to make sure it stays sunny and warm during his vacation, he catches the sun in a net and packs it in his suitcase! These playful adventures, designed for children three and up, are illustrated in a bouncy colored pencil style and just bursting with imagination, will enchant young readers. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Mickey and Goofy get invoved in some sword and socery in this volume!Mickey and Goofy get invoved in some sword and socery in this volume! The tyrannical Shadow Prince rules the otherworldly land of Argaar, and only a hero foretold by legend can dethrone him ― by plunging the powerful Sword of Ice into a magic stone. But when a wizened wizard seeks out that hero, he summons Mickey and Goofy - who soon find themselves embroiled in a royal rumble of giants, dragons, and impossible danger! But one "Sword of Ice" saga isn't enough! In "The Tournament of Argaar," Mickey and Goofy return to the mystical land of their greatest challenge to brave deadly volcanoes, steampunk whirlamagigs, and rampaging dinosaurs! Hang onto your swords and shields! Y Y

When Donald decides to let the boys pick their own Christmas present they choose — a Ferris Wheel! Only Uncle Scrooge can pay for a Ferris Wheel, but he’ll only do it if Donald goes to Canada to pick up a 100-foot Christmas tree for the town square. Oh, if only it were that easy! Then, Donald becomes a firefighter and dreams of rescuing a damsel in distress and proving he is brave and noble in “The Lovelorn Fireman.” And, when Uncle Scrooge notices an unidentified island in the South Pacific, the race is on for him to claim it for himself! Carl Barks delivers another superb collection of imaginative exuberance, rollicking high adventure, and all-around cartooningbrilliance.

With over fifty graphic novels in print, the samurai rabbit is more popular than ever! This is the seminal Usagi book collecting all the classic original Usagi stories from Albedo, Critters, Doomsday Squad, and the Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special. This is one of our very best sellers, and is also where Usagi started — don't miss out! The setting is 17th century Japan, when the age of civil wars has barely ended and the Shogun has established power. The samurai is the ruling class throughout the land, following a warrior's code of honor known as Bushido. Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1 chronicles this time of settling unrest and political intrigue, told through the story of a wandering and masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi, aka Usagi Yojimbo! One of the great classics of the last 20 years, perfect for all ages.

Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo is a popular all-ages graphic novel series that chronicles the action-packed wanderings of a ronin in feudal Japan ― as told with anthropomorphic animals. For the first ten years of his career, the battling bunny was published by Fantagraphics Books. This slipcase set collects that entire run (previously published as seven trade paperbacks). With over 1000 pages of story, this is the complete, definitive, early Usagi with plenty of extras for fans and collectors.

Co-created by comics living legends Peter Bagge (Hate) and Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets), Yeah! is a unique masterpiece of all-ages fun. Originally published as a nine-issue comic book series from 1999-2000 by DC’s Wildstorm imprint, this all-ages gem (approved by the Comics Code Authority, no less!) is collected here for the very first time. Krazy (vocals and guitars), Honey (drums) and WooWoo (keyboards) are the members of the pop band Yeah! They’ve achieved intergalactic superstardom on every planet but their own (Earth), where they live in anonymity and suffer indignities in their home of suburban New Jersey. The girls struggle with bad gigs (struggling to win $200 amateur-night contests despite playing to packed crowds of adoring fans on Uranus), aliens who have crushes on them, and rival boy band The Snobs.

When Mickey’s uncle wants to bring the tourists back to his fading seaside resort, Mickey and Goofy think populating the pier with pirate cosplayers is the perfect solution―until real pirates, Black Pete and his scurvy crew, appear! From cowboy capers at “Yesterday Ranch” to the fan-favorite mystery of “The Vanishing Railroad!,” there are seven Mickey stories in all ― all newly restored in the colors of the original comic books! Full-color illustrations throughout.