Staple! 2015 'The Spirit' Will Eisner Tribute Prep.I think places like that, safe spaces, are really important. It started as a place to chat about the job and swap stories, but it's become so much more than that - there are comic trades, convention meet-ups, files upon files of comics to appeal to every demographic, ongoing discussions about how to host book clubs and ladies' nights I love every minute of it. There are close to 400 members now, and it's growing all the time.

My warrior women! The Valkyries are an amazing group of women who work in, manage, own or otherwise are integral to comic shops all over the world. Can you explain who these women are and what this group means for women and other minority groups who want to become a part of the comic community? In the past year and a half (give or take) you have been spearheading a revolutionary organization - The Valkyries. I read or write or review comics every single day. Comics are the first thing I've ever felt like I was good at, and I've become so involved in so many different aspects of it now that I feel like it's my whole life. I was a college dropout working in a comic book store before my boss encouraged me to start making my own work! I became a writer when I was offered a writing job. Well, it's changed pretty much everything. Written by New York Times bestselling author Kate Leth (ADVENTURE TIME: SEEING RED), and illustrated by the sensational Zachary Sterling (ADVENTURE TIME), BITTER SWEETS is a deliciously twisted adventure with a surprising aftertaste.How has working in the comic industry changed you? How has it influenced your writing, your art, your attitude or your outlook on life in general? But when her annual quest to visit old friends takes a dark and unexpected turn, it's up to PB and Peppermint Butler to keep the peace by using the true power of friendship. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: It's that lovely time of year where Princess Bubblegum gets to leave the Candy Kingdom and venture out into the outer limits of Ooo. Great if you like our PEANUTS original graphic novels, or fun, allÂages OGNs like MONSTER ON THE HILL and MAX STEEL. It's a selfÂcontained story, done in one, and all the fun, plus now it's in full color. Plus, we are such huge fans of Kate Leth and Zachary Sterling, who worked on the last AT OGN, so we had to ask them to do a followÂup! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Our ADVENTURE TIME original graphic novels are longÂform stories that play out like an episode of the animated series. These original graphic novels are extra special because we just love being able to tell a longer story. ADVENTURE TIME ORIGINAL GN 04 BITTER SWEETS (C: 1-0-0) (W) Kate Leth (A) Zachary Sterling (CA) Stephanie Gonzaga WHY WE LOVE IT: We obviously love the Adventure Time show, and we pour our hearts into the comics.

Adventure Time by Kate Leth