Sales rep specializing in direct sales of small press comics into comic shops and related stores. Contact me on AOL if you: own or run a shop and would like to order, or if you are a publisher looking to place your minicomics, comics, or trade paperbacks into shops.
The shops I talk to are mostly interested in "alt" rather than mainstream, superhero, or indy. However, there are exceptions. Who do I work with? If you don't see it here, please ask.
Anonymous asked: Hi Tom. I am a cartoonist who has gotten your name through the comic World War 3 Illustrated. I have about 100 copies of my 1999 comic collection "Pacifists in Bomber Jackets". Would you be able to help me with distribution? Thanks!
Hello, Tom. Please send a copy to me at the following address:
Tony Shenton, 41 Park St. Jersey City, NJ 07304. I’ll take a look at it and determine if there’s a chance retailers would be interested. Thanks for writing.
Anonymous asked: Hi--Matt Wyatt here. I have a self-published comic to sell. I would like your P. O. box to send you a sample for consideration. I tried to include my email address, but the Tumblr god would not let me include it. I leave it to you, then, to let me know how to send you a copy. Thanks-Matt
Matt, you can always say “at”. I don’t actually have a PO Box. Please send me whatever it is you would like me to try to sell to my home.
Tony Shenton, 41 Park Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Anonymous asked: Hi Tony, I was wondering if you could be interested in representing books for me. I have a new 112 page issue of Big Plans coming out and need some help getting it out there. Can I send you a copy to preview? Also, I have several other books that could use help. Thanks Tony! Sincerely, Aron Nels Steinke
Aron, I hope you saw my recent note to your direct email.
Hi Tony, I am very interested in having you represent my books to stores. I am a former xeric grant recipient. My website is www.aronnelssteinke.blogspot.com
You can email me at 2d46aron@vfs.com
My newest book is Big Plans 5. It’s 112-pages perfect bound.
http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=bigplans5 Currently I have no distribution into stores outside of Portland for this book.
Other books I’d like to have you represent:
Neptune, listed in this year’s Best American Comics as a notable book. http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=aron-neptune
Big Plans 2 http://www.sparkplugcomicbooks.com/books/friendsbooks/bigplans/bigplans2/pages/bigplans2.html
Big Plans 3 http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=bigplans3
Big Plans 4 http://www.sparkplugcomicbooks.com/books/friendsbooks/bigplans/bigplans4/pages/bigplans4.html
Above are the books I can ship and sell with your representation.
I also have two early-reader comics published by Blue Apple Books. Blue Apple has a whole line in early reader comics. http://www.blueapplebooks.com/books/42
Blue Apple is represented by Random House but I don’t think they’re getting themselves into comic stores. You might want to contact them to rep these books. They’re great. Like a better version of Toon Books. :)http://www.blueapplebooks.com/
Here are links to my two early-reader comics.
http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=super-duper-dog-park
http://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=super-crazy-cat-dance-book
Thanks Tony, I really appreciate your position in the comics community and would like to be able to work together.
Best,
Aron Nels Steinke
2d46aron@vfs.com
if you are still looking for help getting your comics out to shops, please contact me at Shenton4sales at aol.com.
Please take a look at my client list page, recently updated, and a new page announcement… for Capstone.
Hi, I was linked through an article about APE to your site. I have a 380 page graphic novel I’ve self published and I’m looking to get it distributed around (don’t worry, it’s smaller than my head). What details should I know about? (percentages etc). cheers
Hi Tony,
This is writer/artist Dan Cooney and I’ve heard great things about your ability to get books into stores. Diamond has been distributing my crime fiction series, Valentine since 1997, but earlier this year pulled the plug on reorders to retailers who still stock my books. Is there any way you can help me?
Here’s a link to my book http://valentinecomic.com/ I have retailer incentives like signed / sketches in each book, book bags and book signed book plates.
I’d be more than happy to send you my two latest TPB’s collecting the series for consideration.
I’ll be at NYCC Oct. 13 - 16 in artist alley table I-16
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Dan Cooney
maxink asked: I'd like for you to help me sell my comic book. What is your AOL address?
shenton4sales at aol.com
Consortium, Perseus, and PGW all form a huge book wholesaler. Retailers may request an ever-growing excel list from me if you are interested in what they carry. Thanks. Tony
