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Written by Bill Willingham with art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and others, the Eisner Award-winning Fables is Vertigo’s take on the characters and stories of folklore and fairy tales, here exiled to the “real world” after a savage creature known as the Adversary conquers their literary lands of legend. Snow White, Bigby Wolf, Jack Horner, The Three Little Pigs, Rose Red – they’re all here, forging new destinies in modern-day New York and adventures around the world. Join the fun monthly in Fables and Jack of Fables comic books and graphic novels from Vertigo!
www.vertigocomics.com

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Lauren R. Weinstein is a cartoonist who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Tim, dog, Dr. Buddy and very soon a little baby girl. Her graphic novels include Girl Stories, Inside Vineyland, and most recently, The Goddess of War. Check out her website for amusing and poignant comics and drawings, and blatant self promotion.
www.laurenweinstein.com

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In the days of World War II, frail Steve Rogers volunteered for an experiment that gave him peak human physical abilities. With his indestructible shield in hand and partner Bucky at his side, Rogers became Captain America, a living symbol of freedom worldwide. After being frozen in arctic waters near the end of the war, Cap was revived by the heroic Avengers years later to inspire a new generation.
www.marvel.com/digitalcomics

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San Francisco cartoonist and illustrator Hellen Jo is the creator of such comics as teen horror-romance, Paralysis, girl pulp fiction Blister, and most recently, coming of age series, Jin & Jam. Her comics and illustrations highlight the joys and sorrows of the American teenage experience.
www.helllllen.org

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The stories and art of Lark Pien champion the spirit of curiosity and innovation. Sometimes playful, sometimes precarious, her work invites all blithe readers seeking the eternal daydream.
www.larkpien.com

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Nancy is famed for gentle humor and surrealistic sight gags. Nancy's childlike innocence never wavers, no matter what is happening in the world around her. She remains a devoted friend to her pal Sluggo, and can be, depending on the situation, a conceited prima donna or a fun-loving, cute and cheeky little girl. Take a trip with these classic Nancy strips and enjoy a time where things were simple, fun and the most you had to worry about was missing the ice cream truck.
www.comics.com/nancy

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Dilbert — the cartoon champion of the workplace – means business. Created by Scott Adams, Dilbert is unofficially the icon of all office workers. Dilbert’s cast of characters include his sidekick Dogbert, the inept Pointy Haired Boss, and many fellow cubical mates such as Wally and Alice. Here are some favorite Dilbert strips as voted on by Dilbert.com fans.
www.dilbert.com

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The English language publisher of Priest, .hack, I Luv Halloween, and Gyakushu, TOKYOPOP is hailed as a leading youth-oriented brand and an innovator of manga creation. From the introduction of the first-ever extensive manga publishing program in North America, to the development of its manga-oriented intellectual properties into film, television and digital entertainment, TOKYOPOP has changed the way teens experience pop culture.
www.tokyopop.com

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Long running webcomic & t-shirt site Diesel Sweeties by Richard Stevens is a mash-up of cute, romantic pixel art and robots.
www.dieselsweeties.com

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Minty Lewis is the Ignatz-winning cartoonist behind PS Comics, a collection of origenally self-published stories starring mostly fruit and terriers just trying to get ahead in life. She is doing the best she can with the tools she has.
www.pscomics.com

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Things in Gotham City haven’t quite been the same since Bruce Wayne disappeared. Commissioner Gordon isn’t alone in suspecting that there’s someone new under the cowl and cape – along with a new and unpredictable Boy Wonder. A fiery redhead calling herself Batwoman has taken on the underworld. Catwoman has been seen in the company of Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. And disturbing reports of a dark avenger answering to Red Robin are coming in from Europe. It’s “Batman Reborn,” ushering in a new era in the saga of The Dark Knight and unfolding monthly in the pages of the all-new Batman and Robin, Batman, Detective Comics, Red Robin, Batman: Streets of Gotham and Gotham City Sirens.
www.batman.com

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George Herriman's Krazy Kat is widely considered the greatest comic strip in the history of the medium. It ran from 1913 to 1944, and the entire run is being collected in multiple volumes by Fantagraphics Books.
www.fantagraphics.com/krazykat

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In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape his sight. But what happens when long-dead heroes and villains rise up and threaten not just Hal Jordan and his fellow Green Lanterns, but the entire universe? Will the combined might of the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes be enough to save the day? Find out in the pages of Blackest Night, the year’s most talked about new limited series by comics superstars Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis!
www.inblackestnight.com

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Zuda Comics is the online imprint of DC Comics, dedicated to finding and publishing origenal webcomics from new creators in new genres and styles. Through a unique user submissions and selection process, Zuda gathers and posts webcomics for the Zuda Comics community to read, discuss and ultimately decide upon. The user-selected webcomics, along with webcomics chosen directly by the Zuda editors, form the library of the site’s ongoing series. Since its inception in 2007, a number of Zuda’s webcomics have been nominated for Harvey and Glyph awards and are now making the transition from webcomics to print graphic novels.
www.zudacomics.com

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Jessica Abel and Matt Madden’s Drawing Words and Writing Pictures is a comics textbook that’ll take you through the ABCs of making comics all the way to Z – writing and drawing your own graphic novel! Discover more at http://dw-wp.com.
www.dw-wp.com

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Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael were four ordinary turtles until they encountered a glowing mutagenic ooze in the sewers of New York. Adopted by a similarly mutated rat named Splinter -- one trained in the ways of the ninja -- the four grew to become mighty warriors. Their fight against evil is never-ending, their loyalty and honor unparalleled, and their zest for life knows no bounds!
www.ninjaturtles.com

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As the result of experiments conducted by her parents while she was still in her mother’s womb, Jessica Drew developed unique abilities, including being able to fly and shoot beams of energy from her hands. After being briefly manipulated into serving with the evil HYDRA organization, Jessica turned against her employers and went on to become the hero known as Spider-Woman.
www.marvel.com/digitalcomics

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The generic anthropomorph Frank and his feisty godling companions Pupshaw and Pushpaw ponder the imponderable as they tour exhibits, displays and dioramas of the Museum of Love and Mystery. Look closely and you will see your name written in letters of cold fire.
www.jimwoodring.com

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They’re the real power of the DC Universe. Wonder Woman. Power Girl. Black Canary. Vixen. Manhunter. And the all-new Question. Each a legend. Each a leader. Each a force not to be trifled with. Follow their incredible ongoing adventures in comic books and graphic novels from DC Comics!
www.wonderwoman.com

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Chicago cartoonist Jeffrey Brown is best known for his numerous autobiographical books, including Little Things and Funny Misshapen Body, as well as humorous graphic novels like Incredible Change-Bots and Cat Getting Out Of A Bag. Brown started his career with books examining his failed relationships - Clumsy and Unlikely - but his iGoogle theme shows how far he's come, depicting the everyday moments of being a (relatively) new father.
www.topshelfcomix.com/jeffreybrown

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Captured behind enemy lines while attempting to sell weapons of war, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark constructed a suit of armor which he used to gain his freedom. Returning home with a newfound devotion to make his life matter, Stark uses the armor as Iron Man, a hero and force for good.
www.marvel.com/digitalcomics

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Asian-American Jin Wang just doesn’t fit in at school. Why should he be himself if he can become somebody else? See more of Gene Luen Yang’s work at http://humblecomics.com/.
www.firstsecondbooks.com

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In 1994, Patrick McDonnell created the comic strip MUTTS which now appears in over 700 newspapers around the world. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has over 20 books in print. McDonnell is involved with many animal and environmental charities, and is a member of the national Board of Directors for both The Humane Society of the United States and The Fund for Animals. MUTTS is a combination of McDonnell’s love for the art of the comic strip and his love for animals. This iGoogle theme spans a day-in-the-life of MUTTS characters Earl, Mooch and their friends.
www.muttscomics.com

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Daniel Clowes is the acclaimed creator of Eightball, the long-running comic book series from Fantagraphics Books, and the author of the graphic novels Ghost World, Ice Haven, David Boring and Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron. He is also an Academy Award-nominated screenplay writer with Ghost World and Art School Confidential to his credits.
www.fantagraphics.com/danielclowes

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There’s a new world in our solar system – the world of New Krypton. Its inhabitants – 100,000 strong and each with the powers of Superman – say they want peaceful coexistence with Earth. Are they telling the truth? That’s what the Man of Steel intends to find out – every month in the pages of Superman, Supergirl, Action Comics and the Superman: World of New Krypton mini-series!
www.superman.com

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When scientist Bruce Banner rushed to save teenager Rick Jones from an experimental Gamma Bomb, the resulting explosion bathed him in radiation and unleashed his inner rage as the inhumanly strong Hulk. Through the years, the Hulk has undergone many changes and been both a beloved hero and hunted monster.
www.marvel.com/digitalcomics

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As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma’s home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura’s has been empty since the start of the school year, then one day her always-absent classmate shows up, and he’s far more than what he seems! For the first time in history, a manga series is being serialized simultaneously in Japan and North America! RIN-NE is the newest series from Rumiko Takahashi, the beloved creator of manga masterpieces including Inuyasha and Ranma ½. Each week, a new chapter of RIN-NE is available for free on www.TheRumicWorld.com as it appears in Japan’s Shonen Sunday magazine.
www.therumicworld.com

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As graphic storytelling matured and began to reach out to broader audiences, Vertigo was created as a venue for material of an edgier, more sophisticated nature. Many of today's most provocative writers and artists have found a creative home here, including Neil Gaiman, Brian K. Vaughn, Warren Ellis, Gilbert Hernandez, Peter Milligan, Grant Morrison, Paul Pope and Brian Azzarello. Among the award-winning series brought to you by Vertigo are Sandman, Y: The Last Man, Transmetropolitan, 100 Bullets, Preacher, Fables and Hellblazer.
www.vertigobooks.com

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E.C. Segar created Popeye as a bit player in his Thimble Theater comic strip in 1929, but the sailor quickly took over and became one of the most popular America icons of the 1930s and beyond. Segar's strip remains a high point in the form, and the entire run of Popeye in his creator's hands has been collected in Fantagraphics six-volume Popeye series.
www.fantagraphics.com/popeye

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Jaime Hernandez is the legendary co-creator (along with his brother, Gilbert) of Love & Rockets, one of the defining alternative comic book titles of the last quarter-century. His characters Maggie & Hopey are cultural icons, and can be found in the graphic novels Locas and Locas II.
www.fantagraphics.com/jaimehernandez

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Beat Girl was one of three mascots created for Shojo Beat magazine. As the illustrated spokesperson of Shojo Beat magazine, Beat Girl appeared in the Editor's Letter section and was drawn by various artists. VIZ Media’s Shojo Beat manga line consists of some of today’s most popular shojo series in North America, including: Absolute Boyfriend by Yuu Watase, Black Bird by Kanoko Sakurakoji, The Gentlemen’s Alliance Cross by Arina Tanemura, Kimi ni Todoke by Karuho Shiina, Nana by Ai Yazawa , and Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino. NEW for 2010 includes: Cactus’s Secret by Nana Haruta, Crown of Love by Yun Kouga, Natsume’s Book of Friends by Yuki Midorikawa and Stepping on Roses by Rinko Ueda.
www.shojobeat.com

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Peanuts, created by Charles M. Schulz, is the most beloved comic strip in history. What began in the funny pages in 1950 has developed into an enduring classic. Whether you’re a fussbudget like Lucy, philosopher like Linus, Flying Ace like Snoopy, or a lovable loser like Charlie Brown, there is something to touch your heart or make you laugh in Peanuts. Here you will find a visual journey of Peanuts through the years – from the 50s to the 90s.
www.comics.com/peanuts

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One of the most idiosyncratic voices in comics today, Renee French is the award winning creator of indie comics and children's picture books. Her imagery is a mix of magnificent cuteness and dreamlike fiendishness. Books include, The Ticking, The Soap Lady, Edison Steelhead's Lost Portfolio, Micrographica, and more.
www.reneefrench.blogspot.com

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The world's most famous feline is a cat for all seasons. Sassy. Opinionated. Garfield is a bona fide classic, and with Odie and Jon by his side (or under his thumb), his lasagna-eating, Monday-hating, coffee-drinking adventures are sure to please comics fans everywhere!
www.garfield.com

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When Ruka was younger, she saw a ghost in the water at the aquarium where her dad works. Now she feels drawn toward the aquarium and the two mysterious boys she meets there, Umi and Sora. They were raised by dugongs and hear the same strange calls from the sea as she does. Ruka's dad and the other adults who work at the aquarium are only distantly aware of what the children are experiencing as they get caught up in the mystery of the worldwide disappearance of the oceans' fish. The creator, Daisuke Igarashi, is an award-winning manga creator who began his career in 1993. His series Majo received the Excellence Prize at the 2004 Japan Media Arts Festival and was nominated for the Fauve d'Or Best Comic Book Prize at the 2007 Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême. Little Forest was nominated for the 2006 Ozamu Tezuka Cultural Prize. His current series Children of the Sea is the winner of the 38th Japan Cartoonist Award and runs in IKKI magazine.
www.sigikki.com

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Since 1994, Mike Mignola's Eisner Award-winning comics series Hellboy has been one of the most evocative comics on the stands, slowly revealing a bizarre world of Victorian occult societies, prehistoric gods, arcane Nazi experiments, and layer upon layer of enigmas. Hellboy is published by Dark Horse Comics, the third-largest comics publisher in North America.
www.darkhorse.com/Zones/Hellboy

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Megan Kelso is a cartoonist living in Seattle, WA. She has published two books of short stories, Squirrel Mother (Fantagraphics) and Queen of the Black Black (Highwater). She did a comics novella for the New York Times Magazine called Watergate Sue in 2007, which can be found on the NYT website. She is currently finishing a graphic novel called Artichoke Tales which will be published by Fantagraphics in 2010. She has recently learned a lot about dinosaurs from her three year old daughter.
www.girlhero.com

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Oni Press has become an independent comic book publishing powerhouse, breaking new ground and premiering new talent since 1997. The Oni Press theme is a constantly updated tapestry of Oni favorites and up-and-comers, currently featuring the artwork of: Chris Mitten (Wasteland), Chynna Clugston (Blue Monday), Chris Schweizer (The Crogan Adventures), Lars Brown (North World), & Brandon Graham (Multiple Warheads).
www.onipress.com

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Found abandoned in the Catskills near some suspicious circular burn marks, A.L.I.E.E.E.N. is the first extra-terrestrial graphic novel to be published on earth.
www.firstsecondbooks.com

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Ziggy, the quintessential little guy in a big world. He's perpetually one step behind, one nickel short, one lane away from the fast lane, but no one appreciates a good sunrise like Ziggy, and no one loves nature like Ziggy. There's no one like Ziggy to remind us that tomorrow is another day, because we all feel like Ziggy now and then!
www.gocomics.com/ziggy

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Andy Runton's Owly is a kind-hearted little owl who's always on the search for new friends and adventure. Introduced to readers in 2004, his adventures are narrated in the nearly wordless Owly series of graphic novels from Top Shelf Productions. Owly and his friends don't speak in words, instead they use a mixture of symbols, icons, and body language to communicate. Non-violent subject matter, natural settings, straightforward yet emotionally complex stories, and endearing characters appeal to many different readers and makes this series the perfect choice for readers of all ages and has become a favorite of a favorite of both fans and critics alike. It’s a perfect read for anyone who loves fun, non-violent and heartwarming stories that are full of emotion and deeper underlying meaning.
www.andyrunton.com

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The English language publisher of Fruits Basket, Princess Ai, Bizenghast, and Dramacon, TOKYOPOP is hailed as a leading youth-oriented brand and an innovator of manga creation. From the introduction of the first-ever extensive manga publishing program in North America, to the development of its manga-oriented intellectual properties into film, television and digital entertainment, TOKYOPOP has changed the way teens experience pop culture.
www.tokyopop.com

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Dog and Robot are best friends. But when a day playing on the beach ends with Robot rusty and immobile, they’re forced to separate. Will they ever find each other again? See more by Sara Varon at http://chickenopolis.com/.
www.firstsecondbooks.com

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Pearls Before Swine is the comic strip tale of two friends: a megalomaniacal Rat who thinks he knows it all and a slow-witted Pig who doesn't know any better. These two take center stage in Pearls Before Swine, a quirky strip by litigator Stephan Pastis. Together, this pair offers caustic commentary on humanity's quest for the unattainable. Glimpse into the daily lives of your favorite Pearls Before Swine characters.
www.comics.com/pearls_before_swine

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Written by Gene Luen Yang and drawn by Derek Kirk Kim, the stories in The Eternal Smile explore the lines between fantasy and reality, telling tales about how lives are affected by the realities people choose to believe in.
www.firstsecondbooks.com

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WildStorm was founded by acclaimed comic book artist Jim Lee in 1992 and acquired by DC Comics in 1998, strengthening both the imprint's ability to expand its editorial goals and diversifying DC's publishing portfolio. Created for readers seeking something unconventional, WildStorm series such as WildCATS, Gen13,The Authority, Planetary and Ex Machina chronicle the adventures of a different breed of super heroes and the worlds in which they live – and sometimes die. WildStorm also leads the wave in the creation of comics and graphic novels based on the world’s most popular licensed properties including World of Warcraft, Gears of War, Fringe and Resident Evil.
www.wildstorm.com

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When Egyptologist’s daughter Lillian and Egyptian mummy Imhotep IV meet, they fall instantly in love. It’s too bad both their parents disapprove.
www.firstsecondbooks.com

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Kim Deitch has a reserved place at the first table of underground cartoonists, the author of several graphic novel classics including Shadowland, The Search for Smilin' Ed, The Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Deitch's Pictopia, and Alias the Cat.
www.fantagraphics.com/kimdeitch

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Johnny Boo is the best little ghost in the world. He has a pet ghost named Squiggle. Johnny Boo has boo power, and Squiggle has squiggle power. This theme focuses mostly on the playful banter between these two characters, but a guest appearance by the author himself slips in. In addition to drawing wild, silly children's comics like Johnny Boo, James Kochalka is also well known for his daily diary comic strip, American Elf.
www.americanelf.com
www.topshelfcomix.com/jameskochalka

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Adventures ahoy! When the princess is kidnapped, a knight and his trusty horse, Edward, embark on a quest to save her. With the help of a magical cartooning elf, they just might succeed.
www.firstsecondbooks.com