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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 1d

we’re hosting a slumber party themed drag show with Jax Off on November 8!
tickets: stores.comichub.com/fantom_comic...

Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 1d

we’re hosting TOWER DUNGEON 1 book club on October 16, followed by TOWER DUNGEON 2 book club on November! come talk with us about the new dark fantasy manga from Tsutomu Nihei, creator of BLAME! and Knights of Sidonia 🏰

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 5d

we’re hosting another Warhammer painting workshop on October 21!
tickets: stores.comichub.com/fantom_comic...

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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · 7d

And most recently cut up a video I recorded of manga historian/translator Ryan Holmberg at @fantomcomics.bsky.social talking about manga, My Gorilla Family and Living the Line books and its SMUDGE vintage horror imprint.

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 6d

the new Junji Ito story collection MOAN is here October 7, so Junji Ito Book Club makes its long-awaited return Monday 10/27 at 6:30pm 🙀

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 10d

our October event schedule is upon us

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 11d

our next Mario Kart grand prix is Oct 26! it’s a fundraiser for AALEAD, helping underserved Asian American youth.
$10 donation tickets: stores.comichub.com/fantom_comic...

Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 13d

local cartoonist Emily Ettlinger (Skeleanor the Decomposer) hosts an inking workshop at Fantom, Saturday 10/25 🫟
tickets: stores.comichub.com/fantom_comic...

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 13d

Oct 18 at 6:30pm—BOOK LAUNCH PARTY for CLUMP, a corporate comic ✂️ Chloe Sofield (in-person) and Ellen Mei (virtual) join us at Fantom to talk about the process of making this corporate workplace story, and maybe even do a live reading!

all proceeds from CLUMP go to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees 🍉

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Wiseowl374 @wiseowl374.bsky.social · 14d

So Dupont Circle’s @fantomcomics.bsky.social is doing a 20% off sale on all graphic novels, picked up some long-eyed favorites for my library! Persopolis, Astro City Volume 6, and one of the Berserk hardbacks. Can’t wait to get home and read on a rainy afternoon.

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 14d

we’re hosting a Snotgirl vol 3 book club on October 21!

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 16d

Baltimore cartoonist & Datura zine editor Sunmi hosts a fountain pen workshop here at Fantom on Oct 14! tickets: stores.comichub.com/fantom_comic...

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 17d

we’re hosting a book club for BLAME! creator Tsutomu Nihei’s new dark fantasy TOWER DUNGEON on October 16!

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 18d

thanks for coming through :) lovvve A Frog in the Fall

Atelier Cameren DX @ateliercameren.bsky.social · 20d

new comics pickups today, courtesy of @fantomcomics.bsky.social ! Been looking for A Frog in the Fall for a while, so I’m grateful to Fantom’s staff for letting me know they had stock coming in my last visit!

A photo of two graphic novels. On the left is Gachiakuta volume 2; on the right is A Frog in the Fall by Linnea Sterte.

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 18d

our October life drawing sessions are 10/6 and 10/20!
tickets here: stores.comichub.com/fantom_comic...

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 20d

Monday, October 13 at 6:30pm, we’re hosting a FREE beginner event for the One Piece card game! no signup required, just show up and one of our One Piece community members will teach you the ins and outs of the game in a friendly, welcoming environment 🏴‍☠️

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 20d

thanks for coming thru! we love @peow.bsky.social 🙂‍↕️

Atelier Cameren DX @ateliercameren.bsky.social · 20d

new comics pickups today, courtesy of @fantomcomics.bsky.social ! Been looking for A Frog in the Fall for a while, so I’m grateful to Fantom’s staff for letting me know they had stock coming in my last visit!

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 21d

all welcome! earlier in the month than usual, the October in-person meeting of our interfaith book club will be discussing New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast’s memoir CAN’T WE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING MORE PLEASANT? at 6:30pm on Sunday, Oct 12.

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 24d

our next Dungeons & Dragons one-shot campaign night will be Oct 19 at 5pm!
tickets: stores.comichub.com/fantom_comic...

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · 29d

October 4 at 6:30pm, ANCESTRAL RECALL writer Jordan Clark joins cartoonist & media critic Julian Lytle for a discussion and comic signing here at Fantom!

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Beehive Books @beehivebooks.bsky.social · Sep 10

Festivities start tomorrow at @fantomcomics.bsky.social!

Beehive Books @beehivebooks.bsky.social · Sep 9

SPX signings with @ronaldwim.bsky.social, Shannon Wright and @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social! LAAB launch party with @benpassmore.bsky.social at Fantom Comics! Not to be missed.

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Ben Passmore @benpassmore.bsky.social · Sep 10

I got two events coming up in the next three days. Tomorrow I’ll be at @fantomcomics.bsky.social with Ronald Wimberly, and then I’ll be at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social with Bill Campbell. I’ll be talking about my newest book Black Arms to Hold You Up at both and you’ll be able to pick up a copy early

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Peow2 @Nycc first time! @peow.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are doing a special "Business Presentation" at @fantomcomics.bsky.social on Friday, the evening before SPX starts. Please come by if you want to learn about our 10-steps to publishing success secrets.

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · Sep 8

Now that the newest volume of #THEPOWERFANTASY is out that means BOOK CLUB!!! Sunday, October 5th at 2:30pm we're talking Power Fantasy volume two! Like last time, we'll have the pleasure of @kierongillen.bsky.social joining us later on during the discussion via zoom.

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Fantom Comics @fantomcomics.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thursday, October 2nd we continue reading #BOYSRUNTHERIOT for #QUEER Book Club, discussing Volume 3! Get copies in-store or on our website today!

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