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Smoke Signal is a comics publication edited and published by Tom Kaczynski. It is presented as a periodic newsprint tabloid featuring work by independent and alternative cartoonists, placing short comics, illustration, and related art in a compact print format. The publication is intended for readers and collectors interested in contemporary art comics, small-press publishing, and anthology-style zines rather than mainstream comic-book series.
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Who publishes Smoke Signal?
Smoke Signal is edited and published by cartoonist Tom Kaczynski through his imprint, Uncivilized Books. Kaczynski is also known for his own graphic work, including the collection Beta Testing the Apocalypse, published by Fantagraphics in 2012.
What format is Smoke Signal printed in?
It's a large-format newsprint tabloid, an homage to underground newspaper comics rather than a glossy magazine. The cheap, disposable newsprint format lets contributors work big and keeps distribution informal.
Where can I get a copy of Smoke Signal?
It's distributed largely for free through comics-festival channels, particularly events like the annual Comic Arts Brooklyn festival where it has been a familiar presence. Issues also surface at indie comics shops and via Uncivilized Books.
Who contributes to Smoke Signal?
Each issue assembles a rotating roster of independent and alternative cartoonists alongside Kaczynski's own work, fitting the tabloid's festival-culture origins. The guest-heavy format means each edition functions like a group exhibition in print.
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