Sparkplug at CAKE!

Hello y'all!  Sparkplug is heading to the Midwest for one final show.  We'll be exhibiting at CAKE Chicago with Suzette Smith.  This is one of our favorite fests and it's free and open to the public, so be sure to check it out!  Info below:

Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE)
Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, 2016
11 am – 6 pm
Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted
FREE and open to the public!
http://www.cakechicago.com

Also, on Sunday, there will be a special panel about Sparkplug, hosted by Austin English!  Details below:

Sunday, 3:00–4:00 A Celebration of Sparkplug Comic Books

CAKE 2016 will mark the last show for Sparkplug Comic Books, a company that, throughout its 14 years, has played host to an exciting and fresh roster of diverse artists. Founded by Dylan Williams, whose strong ethical sense and personal taste drove the direction of the company, Sparkplug was a resolutely small press, focused on handmade and independently produced comics in a world veering ever toward mass production. After Williams passed away in September of 2011, his wife, Emily Nilsson, took over, and, in February 2013, passed the helm to artist Virginia Paine, who has been running the company since. This discussion will bring together a combination of artists who’ve worked with Sparkplug throughout the years, many of whom are also, in the vein of Dylan Williams, multi-hyphenates: artists, publishers, distributors and critics. Chris Cilla (Rattlesnake Dick, The Heavy Hand), Zak Sally (Sammy the Mouse, La Mano Press), Suzette Smith (Ce/Ze), and moderator Austin English (Gulag Casual, Domino Books) join together to celebrate 14 years of an amazing small press and the important work of Virginia Paine, Emily Nilsson and and Dylan Williams. This panel is sponsored by Comix Revolution

Closing & CAKE

SPARKPLUG BOOKS IS NO LONGER OPEN.

Please visit

Alternative Comics

for updates and to purchase our books.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SUPPORT!

{If you have any questions, please email virginia (at) sparkplugcomicbooks (dot) com.}

June 11th & 12th - Sparkplug will be at CAKE in Chicago, with Suzette Smith.  This is the last show we'll be doing as Sparkplug!

Sparkplug at Linework NW!

Sparkplug will be at Linework NW this weekend!  Linework is free and open to the public.  There is a different group of tablers each day, so be sure you visit both days.  We'll be selling our books with Suzette Smith (Ce/Ze) on Sunday from 1pm-8pm.
Hope to see you there!

One Day Left!

Hey y'all, tomorrow's the last day to place orders!
 

May 17th - This is the last day to place any online orders, including wholesale orders. Marc Arsenault is picking up the books from me the weekend of Linework.  I’ll be taking the shop part of the site down after this.

It would be really wonderful if you wanted to show your support in these last weeks by purchasing some of our books, either online or at one of these conventions.  I still have bills and other expenses to cover for Sparkplug, as well as making sure my artists get paid.   We have a lot of books on sale as well as regular priced titles.  I also appreciate any reblogs of this announcement!
Thank you!
-Virginia

Closing Sale!

Just a reminder:

May 17th - This is the last day to place any online orders, including wholesale orders. Marc Arsenault is picking up the books from me the weekend of Linework.  I’ll be taking the shop part of the site down after this.

It would be really wonderful if you wanted to show your support in these last weeks by purchasing some of our books, either online or at one of these conventions.  I still have bills and other expenses to cover for Sparkplug, as well as making sure my artists get paid.   We have a lot of books on sale as well as regular priced titles.  I also appreciate any reblogs of this announcement!
Thank you!
-Virginia

Reminder - One Week Left to Order

Just a reminder:

May 17th - This is the last day to place any online orders, including wholesale orders.  Marc Arsenault is picking up the books from me the weekend of Linework.  I'll be taking the shop part of the site down after this.

It would be really wonderful if you wanted to show your support in these last weeks by purchasing some of our books, either online or at one of these conventions.  I still have bills and other expenses to cover for Sparkplug, as well as making sure my artists get paid.   We have a lot of books on sale as well as regular priced titles.  I also appreciate any reblogs of this announcement!

Thank you!
-Virginia

Upcoming Events!

Hey friends! Sparkplug is attending a couple of our favorite events in the upcoming months!

Linework is in our hometown of Portland, Oregon, and will take place May 21 and 22 at Norse Hall. AND it's free to attend!

CAKE is in Chicago, and is set for June 11 and 12. It's also free to attend!

We hope to see you at one or both of these!