Graphic Novels

Mike Dawson is the author of numerous graphic novels and cartoon essays, written for both children and adults. His works include the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selected books for middle-grade readers, The Fifth Quarter and The Fifth Quarter: Hard Court, the Ignatz-award winning Troop 142, the Eisner-nominated Rules For Dating My Daughter, and the charming memoir of a Queen-obsessed childhood, Freddie & Me.

The Fifth Quarter

The Fifth Quarter: Hard Court

Freddie & Me

Cartoon Essays

Mike’s work has appeared at outlets as varied as Slate, The New Yorker, The Nib, Romper, The Comics Journal, and Amnesty International, and The New York Times. His short-form work has been nominated for multiple Ignatz and Eisner Awards, as well as the Slate Cartoonists Studio Prize. 

The Years of Magical Thinking

Longstreet Farm

Read Banned Books

The Good War on Terror

My Daughter the Jock

Life During Interesting Times

It’s Hard to Imagine

Red Bank Sanctuary City

My Target Tattoo

The *Almost* Monthly ‘Zine Club

Subscribe to Mike’s Patreon and become a member of the *Almost* Monthly ‘Zine Club. For only $5 monthly or $54 annually, you will receive brand new self-published ‘zines and minicomics in the mail on a regular basis. No additional shipping charges required.

Fun Time Spring 2022

Fun Time Fall 2022

Sad-Boy Comix

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