Shutterbug Follies

Jason Little's favorite comics links,
in no particular order.

Scott is the author of Understanding Comics, a comprehensive comics theory "text" in comics format. I recommend his book to budding comics enthusiasts more than any other. His site is packed full of more theoretical material, plus fiction comics, as well as the astounding autobiography, "My Obsession with Chess".

Oubapo-America
www.oubapo-america.com

Inspired by the French Oubapo group, this secret society of formalist cartoonists challenges the general cartooning community to participate in their formalist dares.

U.S.S. Catastrophe
www.usscatastrophe.com

A delightful online anthology, featuring Renee French, Warren Craighead, Ben Jones, and Kevin Huizenga. You can also order some essential minicomics online here.

Highwater Books
www.highwaterbooks.com

Mainly a publisher of print comics, but secretly also a stellar online anthology, featuring Jordan Crane, Ivan Brunetti, and Megan Kelso.

Marlinspike Hall
www.moulinsart.be

The official Tintin site.

Demian 5
www.demian5.com

Demian5 is the master of right-scrolling webcomics. New to comics online? Start here by reading his "When I am King."

LUXurious Comics
www.luxcomics.com

Home to Nick Bertozzi's Rubbernecker, soon to be on the tip of everyone's tongue. His "Drop Ceiling" is jaw-droppingly fantastic.

Chrome Fetus
www.chromefetus.com

Visit Hans Rickheit's site and order a copy of his magnum opus, Chloe.

Mars Import
www.marsimport.com

This online retailer is your one-stop shop for the best comics and graphic novels, foreign and domestic.

The Pain--When Will It End?
www.thepaincomics.com

Tim Krieder is the greatest living single-panel cartoonist. Acutely critical and brilliantly funny, Krieder puts himself wholly into his work.