BLAB!

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BLAB! was an anthology edited by Monte Beauchamp that collected alternative comics, illustrated features, graphic design, and lowbrow art. It ran for 18 issues from 1986 to 2007, growing from a small indie project to a major art comics publication.

Publication history
- 1986–87: The first two issues were published by Beauchamp’s Monte Comix.
- 1988: Kitchen Sink Press published issues 3–8 and reprinted issues 1–2.
- 1997–2007: Fantagraphics released issues 9–18 annually, in a 120-page, 10" x 10" square format with both black-and-white and color art.
- 2010: Last Gasp revived the series for two issues under the title Blab World.
- 2003: Chronicle Books published New & Used Blab!, a dos-à-dos book that mixes selections from earlier issues with new works.
- Solo books: Several contributors released individual titles under the subtitle “A Blab! Storybook.”

Future and editions
- Dark Horse Comics announced a return in May 2023 with Comics and Stories That Will Make You BLAB!
- Editor: Monte Beauchamp
- Number of issues: 18
- Collected edition: New & Used Blab! (ISBN 0-8118-4026-3)

BlAB! showcased a wide mix of styles and creators, emphasizing illustration, design, and underground-leaning art alongside traditional comics.