As soon as we saw the latest Albatross Funnybooks title, we knew we needed to get our friend Fabian Rangel Jr in here for a signing! The title pretty much says it all:‘Namwolf is about a Vietnam War soldier that discovers he’s a werewolf. And we’re going to have the writer here when the first issue releases on Saturday, April 29. Stop in and get your issue signed, and talk to Fabian about his work!
About the creator:
Fabian Rangel Jr is a coffee addicted comic book writer based out of Corpus Christi, Texas. He’s the writer/co-creator of Doc Unknown (Dark Horse Comics), Space Riders (Black Mask Studios), Helena Crash (IDW), ‘Namwolf (Albatross), and Blood Brothers: Hermanos de Sangre. He’s also worked on such properties as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mouse Guard, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller, and Lucha Underground.
About ‘Namwolf:
When scrawny Marty Spencer is drafted into the Vietnam War, he finds himself smack dab in the middle of the heart of darkness. But Marty has a secret. A secret even from himself. And Vietnam is a hell of a place to find out you’re a werewolf.
We’re thrilled to announce artist Cliff Chiang will be dropping in for a signing at the end of April! There will be more details soon, but we wanted to get out word about this awesome event as soon as possible.
Look out Warriors, Lance Schibi and Austin Green are back, ohhhh yeeeaaaah! The cream of the crop! The creators of the madcap wrestling webcomic For the Title return to Austin Books for Austin X Austin! The celebration of local creators during SXSW will be taking place at retail locations throughout the city, and we’re hosting the suplex-happy duo for a signing of their mega-powerful hardcover For the Title collection!
If you love classic wrestling and comics, you don’t want to miss it, brother!
Donny Cates returns to Austin Books for the premiere of his new Image Comics title God Country, but this time he’s bringing artist Geoff Shaw!
Meet the creative team of the highly-anticipated series, get your issues signed, and chat about their projects past, present, and future!
About God Country:
Emmet Quinlan, an old widower rattled by dementia, isn’t just a problem for his children—his violent outbursts are more than the local cops can handle. When a tornado levels his home—as well as the surrounding West Texas town—a restored Quinlan rises from the wreckage. The enchanted sword at the eye of the storm gives him more than a sound mind and body, however. He’s now the only man who can face the otherworldly creatures the sword has drawn down to the Lone Star State…
We’re excited to announce Gene Ha will be joining us on Saturday, January 28th for the release party of his new Dark Horse Comics graphic novel Mae vol. 1!
Stop in and get your copy signed, and hear him talk about the creative process. Gene Ha is an incredibly friendly creator… he even does free quick sketches for kids! be sure not to miss out!
