Olympia Comic Festival Preview

Since 2001, the Olympia Comics Festival has paid homage to the arts-for-arts sake, alternative comic book scene. This year, fans can begin their annual celebration early, on Friday night, June 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library. Guests of Honor Farel Dalrymple, Jason Little and Eric Shanower will speak, present their work, take audience questions and sign copies of their books.  Here is a snapshot of the three featured artists:

Farel Dalrymple is known for comics titles “The Wrenchies,” “It Will All Hurt,” “Pop Gun War,” the Image Comics series “Prophet,” and Marvel’s “Omega: The Unknown” (with writer Jonathan Lethem). Website: http://fareldalrymple.com/

Jason Little is known for “Motel Art Improvement Service,” “Shutterbug Follies,” “Jack’s Luck Runs Out,” and the upcoming “Borb.”  He teaches at the School of Visual Arts. Website: http://www.beecomix.com/

Eric Shanower’s work includes “Age Of Bronze,” his Oz books, “Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland,” and his work in Fantagraphics’ LGBT anthology, “No Straight Lines.”
Website: http://ericshanower.com/bio.shtml