Let's Talk About the Mainstream Zine

One of the sharpest observers in underground cartooning turns his eye toward the culture machine in this collection of short essays. Let’s Talk About the Mainstream gathers work that’s pointed, funny, and quietly furious—classic Cometbus in both tone and intent.

“Let’s Talk About the Mainstream” is excerpted from a talk at Denver’s Ratio Brewery. “Between the Lions” appeared in New York Nights. “Anderson Valley Advertiser” was in the AVA’s final issue. “Aaron Aarons” was in Slingshot. “Tales of Beatnik Glory” was written for the book’s French edition, but rejected. “Negative Space” appeared in Drawn and Quarterly Twenty-five Years of Contemporary Cartooning. “Holiday Cards” concluded the 2019 Fleabites Calendar. Cover art by Mr. Mike.

Slim, direct, and loaded with context, this is a small zine that says a lot. Essential Cometbus.