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Paul Pope - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives Project
Paul Pope is an American artist/designer living and working in New York City. He has been working primarily in comics and screenprinting since the early '90s, but has also done a number of projects with Italian fashion label Diesel Industries and, in the US, with DKNY.
His recent collaboration with Errolson Hugh/Acronym for Nike’s AF1 debuted spring 2017. His media clients include LucasArts, NBC, Disney, Cartoon Network, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Conde-Naste, Kodansha (Japan), Sapporo (Japan), Dargaud Editions (France), EMI Canada, The Grateful Dead Estate, and The British Film Institute.
His iconic Batman: Year 100, a science fiction take on the classic Batman origin tale, appears frequently on many Top 10 Batman story lists. In 2010 Pope was recognized as a Master Artist by the American Council Of The Arts. His short science fiction comic strip Strange Adventures (DC Comics)--an homage to the Flash Gordon serials of the '30s-- won the coveted National Cartoonist Society's Reuben Award for Best Comic Book of the year. He has won 5 Eisners to date. His latest book, Battling Boy, debuted at #1 on the New York Times best-seller list, his third book to hit the NYT Top 10.
Teen Summer Camp 2026 at SAW!
Level Up Your Comics This Summer!
Our annual Teen Summer Camp at SAW is back—two dynamic weeks designed to fuel artistic growth through the world of comics! Whether your teen is an aspiring cartoonist or just loves to draw and tell stories, this immersive, hands-on camp is the perfect place for them explore their voice and expand their narrative skills.
Join us for one week or both! No prior experience necessary.
The Terrible Anvil - Keep it to Yourself!
Tom and Jess talk about what we do or don’t Keep to Ourselves!
The Terrible Anvil - Memories and Habits!
Tom and Jess about making memories and habits in your art!
The Terrible Anvil - Terrible Commitments!
Tom and Jess about making bad decisions early on, and how to get out of them…
The Terrible Anvil Returns!
Tom and Jess about art budgeting, and making your graphic novel without feeling bad...
SAW IRL - MOCCA 2026
We had a wonderful time meeting lots of you, and connecting one another, at MOCCA NYC 2026! Thanks for coming out!
Word of Mouth Art Show And Social April 10, 2026
Word of Mouth Art Show And Social April 10, 2026
Join us for our biannual Word of Mouth sequential art show + social! Inspired by storytelling events around the US, Word of Mouth is SAW's performance spot for all your comic and sequential art needs.
Please RSVP!
In-Person donations are welcome.
Ask your graphic novel questions live!
Join us live on Wednesdays at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific, as Tom Hart and Jess Ruliffson talk about how to make a graphic novel, and take your questions!
GAZE: Gainesville Arts and Zine Expo April 11, 2026
GAZE: Gainesville Arts and Zine Expo April 11, 2026 The aim of this comics and zine festival is to bring folks together from all over Florida and beyond to enjoy SAW's incredible location, library, and community.
Drawing Health Podcast: Animal Body
Do you know you’re still an animal? How do you care for your animal? Listen and settle into sensation, instinct, quiet observation. Your body knows how to be animal, just listen, and draw it out.
Drawing Health Podcast: Pain points, and lines, and shapes
This one’s gonna hurt. And that’s okay, pain is part of life. We all feel it, so let’s give it the grace of our attention.
God I Feel Like I’m Choking: Relisting Young In Iran
The facts: Kickstarter suspended our campaign for Young in Iran, on Feb 18, 2026, a few days before it’s completion, and after it was more than 200% funded.
We respect their decision.
You can order here, now.
Drawing Health Podcast: Chronic Illness Comics Club, with Zareen Choudhury
Zareen is relatively new to the comics scene, but her clear ambitions and community-building projects are a beacon for artists living with chronic health and disability experiences. As a person with chronic pain and disabilities myself, I was so excited to connect with Zareen, and you’ll hear me reaching with my words toward things I haven’t yet imagined, because our shared experiences allow me to try.