Cartoon Art Museum

Logo for Litquake, San Francisco's literary festival, October 9–25, 2025

We're co-presenting 3 upcoming events at Litquake, SF's literary festival: Chronicles of Ori, An African Epic: Harmonia Rosales (Oct. 18); Comics and Conversation with New Yorks Cartooninst Tom Toro (Oct. 21); and Relive the 1990s with Bay Area Cartoonists (Oct. 24). More info at litquake.org

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Cover of the graphic novel 'The Best We Could Do' by Thi Bui

Cover of the graphic novel 'Gender Queer' by Maia Kobabe

Cover of the graphic novel 'Out From Boneville' by Jeff Smith

Cover of the graphic novel 'The Prince and the Dressmaker' by Jen Wang

It’s Banned Books Week (October 5-11), a celebration of the freedom to read. We’re proud to have exhibited original art from numerous challenged and banned comics and graphic novels throughout our 40 years. Thanks for your support in helping us showcase these works for all to (re)discover and enjoy.

Cover of the hildren’s book 'The Very Fine Clock' by Muriel Spark and Edward Gorey

Joins us this afternoon for a free talk about the Muriel Spark/Edward Gorey collaboration on the children’s book 'The Very Fine Clock' with Bay Area creators Briana Loewinsohn, MariNaomi, and Amy Martin. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/4/toon-talk-the-very-fine-clock

Cover of the book 'Snoopy: The Story of My Life' by Andrew Farago

CAM curator Andrew Farago will be talking about his new book 'Snoopy: The Story of My Life' today (Sat., Oct. 4) at the @schulzmuseum.bsky.social as part of the 75 years of 'Peanuts' celebration. More info: schulzmuseum.org/celebrating-75-years-of-peanuts/ #Snoopy #newbook #booksigning

Comics 4 Comix — Cartoon Art Museum The Funnies meet the Funnies once again. This October, the Cartoon Art Museum’s “Comics 4 Comix” makes its triumphant return to San Francisco! Not quite a sequel and more than a reboot. Headlined by ...

Coming up soon at the Cartoon Art Museum! Don't miss out!

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Cover of the graphic novel 'North for the Winter' by cartoonist and veteran animator Bobby Podesta

Looking forward to presenting 'North for the Winter,' a spotlight on the debut graphic novel by cartoonist and veteran animator Bobby Podesta. Come check it out starting Oct. 25. cartoonart.org/north-for-the-winter

Happy anniversary to a comic strip icon!

THE VERY FINE CLOCK BY MURIEL SPARK DRAWINGS BY EDWARD GOREY BRIANA LOEWINSOHN, AMY MARTIN, AND MARINAOMI CARTOON ART MUSEUM (SAN FRANCISCO) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 4:00

Join us this Saturday at San Francisco's @cartoonart.bsky.social to celebrate the bringing-back-to-print of The Very Fine Clock, written by Muriel Spark, illustrated by Edward Gorey!

This panel will be my last U.S. event before I scuttle off to Japan again.

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New Yorker cartoon by Tom Toro of a man looking at his phone during a graveside funeral and receiving the message: " Auto-reply: I am dead and will have limited access to email."

Our upcoming exhibition 'The West Coaster: New Yorker Cartoons from the Other Side' kicks off Oct. 11 and features works by Oregon and California-based creators including Zareen Choudhury, Eric Drooker, Lonnie Millsap, Tom Toro, Mike Twohy and Shannon Wheeler. cartoonart.org/the-west-coaster

Sketch of Batman in the Batman: The Animated Series style

Sketch of Batman in the Dark Knight Returns style (gritty!)

Sketch of Robin who has spray-painted his name over Batman's

The holidays are approaching quickly! If you want a signed and sketched copy of Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight (or Snoopy or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and want to support the Cartoon Art Museum, here you go:

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Cover of the Cartoon Art Museum's free 'Fog City Comics Zine'

Contributors page from the Cartoon Art Museum's free 'Fog City Comics Zine'

Check out our free, all-new digital collection of independent comics made by the many talented human artists who call the Bay Area home. A true zine lovers delight -- and an inspired project by our former intern Ashton. Info: cartoonart.org/store/fog-city-comics-zine

Cover of the children's book 'The Very Fine Clock' by Muriel Spark and Edward Gorey

Be here on Sat., Oct. 4, as local artists Briana Loewinsohn, MariNaomi, and Amy Martin delve into illustrator Edward Gorey’s collaboration with Muriel Spark for the children’s book 'The Very Fine Clock.' This is a free event! cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/4/toon-talk-the-very-fine-clock

Cover of the YA graphic novel 'Molly and the Bear: Campers Beware' by Bob and Vicki Scott

Join Vicki and Bob Scott, the team behind 'Molly and the Bear,' on Sat., Oct. 25, for a free Toon Talk about their work plus draw-along activities in celebration of their second YA graphic novel 'Molly and the Bear: Campers Beware.' Wild times to be sure. cartoonart.org/calendar/202... #toontalk

Our Cartooning for the Whole Family workshop returns Sat., Oct. 18. Lose the tech and spend time collaborating on cool, creative drawing activities and challenges with your kin. Museum admission included. Info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/cartooning-for-the-whole-family #cartooning #workshop

Can't wait!

Cover of the graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' by Mary Shyne

Meet artist Mary Shyne today (Sept, 27) during the opening reception for our latest Emerging Artist Showcase featuring a selection of pages from her new graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat.' It's free! cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne #artexhibition #graphicnovel

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whenever I’m in SF, I make sure to visit the Cartoon Art Museum. It never disappoints!

Cartoonist IRL: Shaenon K. Garrity — Cartoon Art Museum The Cartoon Art Museum is proud to host author and illustrator Shaenon K. Garrity and celebrate her latest graphic novel  The Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor , the second book in her Willo...

I'll be at the Cartoon Art Museum on October 19 to celebrate THE NEFARIOUS NIGHTS OF WILLOWWEEP MANOR, my new graphic novel written by me and drawn by the great Christopher Baldwin!
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Logo for Comics 4 Comix featuring comedian Mike Capozzola at the Cartoon Art Museum on Thurs., Oct. 23

After a lengthy absence, our “Comics 4 Comix” stand-up comedy event returns on Thurs., Oct. 23. Join us as welcome comedian Mike Capozzola for a one-night, pop culture-infused routine that will put some laughter in your belly. Info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/23/comics-4-comix

Logo for Litquake, San Francisco's literary festival, October 9–25, 2025

Litquake, SF's literary festival, returns in Oct. We're co-presenting 3 events: Chronicles of Ori, An African Epic: Harmonia Rosales (Oct. 18); Comics and Conversation with New Yorks Cartooninst Tom Toro (Oct. 21); and Relive the 1990s with Bay Area Cartoonists (Oct. 24). More info at litquake.org

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Toon Talk: The Very Fine Clock — Cartoon Art Museum The Cartoon Art Museum continues its Centennial Salute to Edward Gorey with a lively discussion about Edward Gorey’s partnership with Muriel Spark for the children’s book, T he Very Fine Clock , a chi...

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Cover of the children's book 'The Very Fine Clock' by Muriel Spark and Edward Gorey

We're rolling along with our centennial salute to Edward Gorey on Sat., Oct. 4, with a look at Gorey’s collaboration with Muriel Spark for the children’s book 'The Very Fine Clock' with local artists Briana Loewinsohn, MariNaomi, and Amy Martin. Join us!
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Be sure to catch author and illustrator Shaenon K. Garrity on Sun., Oct. 19, and celebrate her latest graphic novel 'The Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor.' cartoonart.org/.../cartooni...

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