Fantagraphics to Showcase Talents at San Diego Comic-Con

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Fantagraphics will make a significant appearance at Comic-Con, occupying booth #1721. The publisher will celebrate over 25 Eisner Award nominations and host autograph signings with renowned creators. Attendees can look forward to exclusive early title debuts and a packed signing schedule featuring Eisner nominees. Additionally, a special online promotion will offer a 25% discount on most items during the event, aiming to share the rich comic culture more widely while enhancing fan engagement.

San Diego, CA – Celebrated comic book publisher Fantagraphics is set to make a notable appearance at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con, scheduled from July 24 to July 27. The publisher will occupy booth #1721, from where it plans to showcase its talented roster and celebrate a record of over 25 Eisner Award nominations.

Comic-Con attendees can look forward to exclusive early debuts of various titles and a series of in-booth autograph signings with prominent creators. Notable guests will include Jaime Hernandez, Emil Ferris, Daniel Clowes, and others recognized for their contributions to the comic industry. Fans are encouraged to engage with their favorite creators during the scheduled signing sessions, where Eisner nominees will be marked with an [E] next to their names.

The autograph signing schedule is packed with talent and features several events throughout the convention days. On July 24, signings will commence with Greg & Fake from 12–1 pm, followed by Briana Loewinsohn at 1–2 pm, and multiple creators including Caitlin McGurk and Caitlin Cass joining during the evening sessions. The subsequent days will continue with signings from Eisner nominees and esteemed graphic storytellers.

The full signing schedule is as follows:

• July 24:
  • 12–1 pm: Greg & Fake (Santos Sisters Vol. 1)
  • 1–2 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts)
  • 2–3 pm: Janice Shapiro (Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship) + Mathew Klickstein (Daisy Goes to the Moon)
  • 5–6 pm: Caitlin McGurk [E] (Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins) + Caitlin Cass [E] (Suffrage Song)
• July 25:
  • 10–11 am: Emil Ferris [E] (My Favorite Thing is Monsters)
  • 12–1 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts) + Caitlin Cass [E] (Suffrage Song)
  • 1–2 pm: Daniel Clowes [E] (Monica)
  • 3–4 pm: Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets)
  • 4–5 pm: Greg & Fake (Santos Sisters Vol. 1)
  • 5–6 pm: Caitlin McGurk [E] (Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins) + Janice Shapiro (Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship)
• July 26:
  • 11 am–12 pm: Mathew Klickstein (Daisy Goes to the Moon) + Paul Karasik (How to Read Nancy)
  • 12–1 pm: BK Taylor (I Think He’s Crazy!) + Eddie Campbell [E] (Kate Carew: America’s First Great Woman Cartoonist)
  • 1–2 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts)
  • 2–3 pm: Emil Ferris [E] (My Favorite Thing is Monsters)
  • 4–5 pm: Caitlin McGurk [E] (Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins) + John Pham (J & K)
  • 5–6 pm: Janice Shapiro (Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship) + Caitlin Cass [E] (Suffrage Song)
• July 27:
  • 12–1 pm: Mathew Klickstein (Daisy Goes to the Moon) + Eddie Campbell [E] (Kate Carew: America’s First Great Woman Cartoonist)
  • 1–2 pm: Janice Shapiro (Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship) + Caitlin Cass [E] (Suffrage Song)
  • 3–4 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts)

In addition to live events, Fantagraphics will also offer an online promotion from July 24 to July 27, allowing fans to enjoy a 25% discount on almost all items, including pre-orders, via the Fantagraphics website. This initiative aims to reach a broader audience while celebrating the richness of comic culture.

Fantagraphics leads the field in nominations for the prestigious 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, which recognize exceptional achievements in comic publishing. The ceremony honoring the nominees and winners will take place on July 25 at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel, adding to the excitement surrounding the publisher’s presence at Comic-Con.

This year’s Comic-Con promises to be a significant event, as both fans and creators come together to celebrate artistic achievements, and Fantagraphics looks poised to play a central role within this vibrant community.

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• SDCC Blog: Fantagraphics San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Signings
• Google Search: San Diego Comic-Con 2025
• The Popverse: Will Eisner Awards Nominees & Winners
• Wikipedia: Will Eisner Awards
• Bleeding Cool: San Diego Corona-Con Comic Creators
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Comic-Con
• Comics Beat: 2024 Eisner Nominations Announced
• Google News: Fantagraphics