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 Jay Lynch self-portrait for The Comics Journal #114 (February 1987). | |
| Editor-in-chief | Gary Groth (since 1977) |
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| Categories | Comics criticism, history, interviews |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Publisher | Fantagraphics Books |
| First issue | 1977 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington |
| Language | English |
| Website | TCJ.com |
| ISSN | 0194-7869 |
The Comics Journal, often abbreviated TCJ, is an American magazine of news and criticism pertaining to comic books, comic strips and graphic novels.[1] Known for its lengthy interviews with comic creators, pointed editorials and scathing reviews of the products of the mainstream comics industry, the magazine promotes the view that comics are a fine art, meriting broader cultural respect, and thus should be evaluated with higher critical standards.[2][3][4]
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- ^ Brad Brooks; Pilcher, Tim (October 24, 2005). The Essential Guide to World Comics. London: Collins & Brown. pp. 32–36. ISBN 1-84340-300-5.
- ^ Inge, M. Thomas, Comics as Culture. p.153.
- ^ Skinn, Dez. Comix: The Underground Revolution. p.244.