Zero Zero

    (Fantagraphics, 1995-1998, 2000)
™ 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
    #1
    B&W
    Mar 1995
    Cover: $3.95
    W: J.R. Williams, Dave Collier, Ted Stearn, Mary Fleener, Frank Stack, Henriette Valium, Simon Deitch, Kim Deitch. Michael Dougan, Max Andersson, David Holzman, Charles Bukowski, Mike Diana  ·  A: J.R. Williams, Dave Collier, Ted Stearn, Mary Fleener, Frank Stack, Henriette Valium, Simon Deitch, Kim Deitch. Michael Dougan, Max Andersson, David Holzman, Pat Moriarity, Mike Diana
    Includes adaptation of Jack London’s“The Sea Wolf”by Mary Fleener; “Funky Cartoon Stories Told With Grave Gusto”
    2 copies from $30.00
  • 2
    #2
    May 1995
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    W: Mats Stromberg, Algernon Backwash, Richard Sala, Mack White, David Mazzucchelli, Frank Stack, Dave Collier, Max Andersson  ·  A: Algernon Backwash, Dave Collier, David Mazzucchelli, Mack White, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Spain Rodriguez
    1 copy for $74.95
  • 3
    #3
    Jul 1995
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Mark Newgarden, Richard Sala, Rick Altergott, Skip Williamson, Max Andersson, Dave Collier, Glenn Head, Frank Stack, Ted Stearn  ·  A: Dave Collier, David Sandlin, Glenn Head, Mark Newgarden, Max Andersson, Rick Altergott, Skip Williamson
    1 copy for $59.95
  • 4
    #4
    Issue number determined by back cover cartoon
    Aug 1995
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Max Andersson, Kazimieras Prapuolenis, Ted Stearn, Richard Sala, Jeff Johnson, Al Columbia, Carol Tyler, Dave Collier  ·  A: Max Andersson, Ted Stearn, Richard Sala, Jeff Johnson, Al Columbia, Carol Tyler, Dave Collier, Timothy Georgerakis, Mark Beyer
    No copies available
  • 5
    #5
    Issue number determined by back cover cartoon
    Sep 1995
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    A: Dave Collier, Kim Deitch, Mack White, Max Andersson, Richard Sala
    1 copy for $39.95
  • 6
    #6
    Nov 1995
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    W: Penny Moran Van Horn, Kim Deitch, Thom Metzger, Glenn Head, Richard Sala, Dave Collier, Ted Stearn, Rick Altergott  ·  A: Bob Fingerman, Dave Collier, Fowlton Means, Glenn Head, Penny Moran Van Horn, Richard Sala, Ted Stearn, Thom Metzger, Skip Williamson, Kim Deitch, Rick Altergott
    No copies available
  • 7
    #7
    Jan 1996
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Gilbert Hernandez, Richard Sala, Bill Griffith, Archer Prewitt, Max Andersson, Dave Collier  ·  A: Gilbert Hernandez, Richard Sala, Bill Griffith, Archer Prewitt, Max Andersson, Dave Collier
    No copies available
  • 8
    #8
    Issue number determined by back cover cartoon
    Mar 1996
    Cover: $5.95
    W: Archer Prewitt, Kim Deitch, Mack White, Ted Stearn, Richard Sala, Mike Diana, Dave Collier, Max Andersson  ·  A: Al Columbia, Archer Prewitt, Kim Deitch, Mack White, Henriette Valium, Ted Stearn, Richard Sala, Mike Diana, Dave Collier, Max Andersson, Pat Moriarity
    56 pages
    No copies available
  • 9
    #9
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    May 1996
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    W: Sam Henderson, Susan Catherine, Ted Stearn, Skip Williamson, Richard Sala, Dave Collier, Stéphane Blanquet  ·  A: Sam Henderson, Oscar Zarate, Ted Stearn, Skip Williamson, Richard Sala, Dave Collier, Stéphane Blanquet, Henriette Valium
    1 copy for $39.95
  • 10
    #10
    Cover says Jul 96, indicia says May
    Jul 1996
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Henriette Valium, Sam Henderson, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Jeff Johnson, Aleksandar Zograf, Mack White, Dave Collier, David Holzman, Mike Diana  ·  A: Henriette Valium, Sam Henderson, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Jeff Johnson, Aleksandar Zograf, Mack White, Dave Collier, David Holzman, Mike Diana, Skip Williamson
    1 copy for $89.99
  • 11
    #11
    Aug 1996
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    W: Kazimieras Prapuolenis, Richard Sala, Dave Collier, Dave Cooper, David Mazzucchelli, Ted Stearn, Max Andersson  ·  A: Kazimieras Prapuolenis, Richard Sala, Dave Collier, Dave Cooper, David Mazzucchelli, Ted Stearn, Max Andersson, Roy Tompkins
    No copies available
  • 12
    #12
    Sep 1996
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    W: Michael Dougan, Joakim Pirinen, Dave Cooper, Dave Collier, Max Andersson, Mack White, Richard Sala  ·  A: Michael Dougan, Joakim Pirinen, Dave Cooper, Dave Collier, Max Andersson, Mack White, Richard Sala, Dan Clowes
    No copies available
  • 13
    #13
    Nov 1996
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    W: Doug Allen, Skip Williamson, Ted Stearn, Dave Collier, Mack White, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Sam Henderson, Dave Cooper  ·  A: Doug Allen, Skip Williamson, Ted Stearn, Dave Collier, Mack White, Max Andersson, Richard Sala, Sam Henderson, Dave Cooper, Jim Blanchard
    No copies available
  • 14
    #14
    Jan 1997
    Cover: $3.95
    A: Dave Collier, Mike Diana, Oscar Zarate, Susan Catherine, Terry LaBan
    1 copy for $144.99
  • 15
    #15
    Mar 1997
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Dave Collier, Bruce Chrislip, Joe Sacco, Michael Kupperman, Dave Cooper, Sam Henderson, Richard Sala, Henriette Valium  ·  A: Dave Collier, David Lasky, Joe Sacco, Michael Kupperman, Dave Cooper, Sam Henderson, Richard Sala, Henriette Valium, Al Columbia
    Bosnia prequel
    No copies available
  • 16
    #16
    Apr 1997
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Chris Ware, Al Columbia, Kazimieras Prapuolenis, Joakim Pirinen, Richard Sala, Penny Moran Van Horn, Aleksandar Zograf, Skip Williamson, Stéphane Blanquet, Michael Kupperman, Henriette Valium, Max Andersson  ·  A: Chris Ware, AL Columbia, Kazimieras Prapuolenis, Timothy Georgerakis, Joakim Pirinen, Richard Sala, Penny Moran Van Horn, Aleksandar Zograf, Skip Williamson, Stéphane Blanquet, Michael Kupperman, Henriette Valium, Max Andersson, Krystine Kryttre
    No copies available
  • 17
    #17
    Jun 1997
    Cover: $3.95
    A: Ethan Persoff, J.R. Williams, Max Andersson, Renée French, Stéphane Blanquet
    1 copy for $49.99
  • 18
    #18
    Jul 1997
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    W: Archer Prewitt, M.L. Teague, Mack White, Sam Henderson, Dave Cooper, J.R. Williams, Richard Sala, Walt Holcombe  ·  A: Archer Prewitt, Derf Backderf, J.R. Williams, M.L. Teague, Mack White, Sam Henderson, Dave Cooper, Richard Sala, Walt Holcombe
    First“Young Jeffrey Dahmer”story by Derf that led to the graphic novel and film
    No copies available
  • 19
    #19
    Aug 1997
    Cover: $3.95
    A: Georgarakis, Glenn Head, Jeff Johnson, Kaz, Massimo Semerano, Max Andersson, Stéphane Blanquet
    1 copy for $34.99
  • 20
    #20
    Sep 1997
    Cover: $3.95
    A: Al Columbia, Lewis Trondheim, M.L. Teague
    B&w and color
    No copies available
  • 21
    #21
    Nov 1997
    Cover: $3.95
    A: Kim Deitch
    No copies available
  • 22
    #22
    Jan 1998
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Gregory “Seth” Gallant, Ted Stearn, Mack White, Mike Diana, Francesca Ghermandi, Kim Deitch, Lewis Trondheim  ·  A: Kim Deitch, Lewis Trondheim, Gregory "Seth" Gallant, Ted Stearn, Mack White, Mike Diana, Francesca Ghermandi
    1 copy for $29.99
  • 23
    #23
    Mar 1998
    Cover: $3.95
    A: Ethan Persoff, Henriette Valium, Jason Little, Mike Diana, P. Revess, Renée French, Stéphane Blanquet
    No copies available
  • 24
    #24
    Jun 1998
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Ivan Brunetti, Susan Catherine, Kim Deitch, Mike Diana, Massimo Semerano, Lewis Trondheim  ·  A: Ivan Brunetti, Lewis Trondheim, Oscar Zarate, Kim Deitch, Mike Diana, Francesca Ghermandi
    Summer 1998
    No copies available
  • 25
    #25
    Sep 1998
    Cover: $3.95
    Fall 1998
    1 copy for $69.98
  • 26
    #26
    Jul 1999
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Mike Diana, Kim Deitch, Al Columbia, Jean-Marc Reiser, Christine Shields, Aaron Augenblick, Michael Kupperman, Joe Sacco, Ethan Persoff, Mack White, Dave Collier  ·  A: Mike Diana, Kim Deitch, Al Columbia, Jean-Marc Reiser, Christine Shields, Aaron Augenblick, Michael Kupperman, Joe Sacco, Ethan Persoff, Mack White, Dave Collier, Peter Kuper
    No copies available
  • 27
    #27
    Aug 2000
    Cover: $4.95
    W: Max Andersson, Kim Deitch, Johnny Ryan, Chris Ware, Joyce Farmer, Renée French, David B., Kim Thompson, David Mazzucchelli, Mack White  ·  A: Max Andersson, Kim Deitch, Johnny Ryan, Chris Ware, Joyce Farmer, Renée French, David B., David Mazzucchelli, Mack White
    Final issue
    1 copy for $129.95