Zero Zero

    (Fantagraphics, 1995-1998)
™ and ©1995 the respective storys’ creators

Over the years, Marvel and DC have had several “tryout” titles for new artists. Normally these are anthologies featuring established characters. The more daring ones might even go so far as to let the auditioning team use its own characters and stories. Still, none of these titles comes close to the degree of freedom accorded the artists in Zero Zero.

Begun in 1995, Zero Zero is a spotlight for experimental cartoonists, published by Fantagraphics—one of the most daring comic publishers. The stories contained here are not meant for readers who like super-hero clichés or straightforward storylines. Depending on the artist, the illustrations range from stark and angst-ridden to minimalist and surreal. The storylines similarly bounce from one-page black humor to stream-of-consciousness narrative. It’s definitely not for everyone, but readers can find some exciting surprises inside.
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#1 (B&W)

March, 1995
Cover Price: $3.95
2 copies available from $30.00 		J.R. Williams, Dave Collier, Ted Stearn, Mary Fleener, Frank Stack, Henriette Valium, Max Andersson, David Holzman, Charles Bukowski, Mike DianaCharles Bukowski, Kim Deitch, Kim, Frank Stack, Mary Fleener, Mike Diana, Michael Dougan, Pat Moriarity
#2

May, 1995
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1 copy available for $74.95 		Mats Stromberg, Algernon Backwash, Richard Sala, Mack White, David Mazzucchelli, Frank Stack, Dave Collier, Max AnderssonAlgernon Backwash, Dave Collier, David Mazzucchelli, Mack White, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Spain Rodriguez
#3

July, 1995
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1 copy available for $59.95 		Mark Newgarden, Richard Sala, Rick Altergott, Skip Williamson, Max Andersson, Dave Collier, Glenn Head, Frank Stack, Ted StearnDave Collier, David Sandlin, Glenn Head, Mark Newgarden, Max Andersson, Rick Altergott, Skip Williamson
#5 (Issue number determined by back cover cartoon)

September, 1995
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1 copy available for $39.95 		 Dave Collier, Kim Deitch, Mack White, Max Andersson, Richard Sala
#9 (Issue number determined by back cover cartoon)

May, 1996
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1 copy available for $39.95 		Sam Henderson, Susan Catherine, Ted Stearn, Skip Williamson, Richard Sala, Dave Collier, Stéphane BlanquetSam Henderson, Oscar Zarate, Ted Stearn, Skip Williamson, Richard Sala, Dave Collier, Stéphane Blanquet, Henriette Valium
#10 (Cover says Jul 96, indicia says May)

July, 1996
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1 copy available for $89.99 		Henriette Valium, Sam Henderson, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Jeff Johnson, Aleksandar Zograf, Mack White, Dave Collier, David Holzman, Mike DianaHenriette Valium, Sam Henderson, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Jeff Johnson, Aleksandar Zograf, Mack White, Dave Collier, David Holzman, Mike Diana, Skip Williamson
#14

January, 1997
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1 copy available for $144.99 		 Dave Collier, Mike Diana, Oscar Zarate, Susan Catherine, Terry LaBan
#17

June, 1997
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1 copy available for $49.99 		 Ethan Persoff, J.R. Williams, Max Andersson, Renée French, Stéphane Blanquet
#19

August, 1997
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1 copy available for $34.99 		 Georgarakis, Glenn Head, Jeff Johnson, Kaz, Massimo Semerano, Max Andersson, Stéphane Blanquet
#22

January, 1998
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1 copy available for $29.99 		Gregory “Seth” Gallant, Ted Stearn, Mack White, Mike Diana, Francesca Ghermandi, Kim Deitch, Lewis TrondheimKim Deitch, Lewis Trondheim, Gregory "Seth" Gallant, Ted Stearn, Mack White, Mike Diana, Francesca Ghermandi
#25

September, 1998
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1 copy available for $69.98 		  
#27

August, 2000
Cover Price: $4.95
2 copies available from $74.99 		Max Andersson, Kim Deitch, Johnny Ryan, Chris Ware, Joyce Farmer, Renée French, David B., Kim Thompson, David Mazzucchelli, Mack WhiteMax Andersson, Kim Deitch, Johnny Ryan, Chris Ware, Joyce Farmer, Renée French, David B., David Mazzucchelli, Mack White