Dear Comrades,

My first graphic novel, Scarlett Takes Manhattan, is launching on July 8th!

To celebrate, I’m having decadent parties and signings on both coasts. Residents of New York, San Francisco and LA, I expect to see you at these events.
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The Scarlett Takes Manhattan Book Release Night of Depravity

July 8th, 7-9pm

On July 8th, Fugu Press will release “Scarlett Takes Manhattan,” the first graphic novel by Dr. Sketchy’s creator Molly Crabapple and her longtime collaborator John Leavitt. Set in the demimonde of Gilded Age New York, “Scarlett Takes Manhattan” tells the story of poor Bowery girl Shifra Helfgott, who rises to become the premier fire-eater of her age.

Chock full of rigged boxing matches, dirty politics, and turn of the century lesbian culture, “Scarlett” has been described as “disgustingly wonderful” by Warren Ellis and led Margaret
Cho to call Molly “THE artist of our time.”

To celebrate the release of “Scarlett Takes Manhattan,” Fugu Press will be throwing a glittery, burlesque-inspired launch at The Slipper Room, New York’s premier variety venue.

Click here for complete info and to RSVP!

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Molly takes Berkeley on July 12th to celebrate the
release of her first ever graphic novel, Scarlett Takes
Manhattan. Burlesque is the word, and Sparkly Devil
the muse: bring your sketchbooks to catch a pose or
two from this drawing salon queen. Cupcakes are
promised along with a reading, projections, and book
signing from Molly Crabapple herself.

@ Comic Relief,

2026 Shattuck Ave., Berkley CA 94704
FREE
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July 13, 6:30-10:30.
Dr. Sketchy’s San Francisco @ 111 Minna (San Francisco)

What could be more fun than a drawing workshop with the hottest, most interesting Burlesque performers, fetish models, and other amazing people as our models! Well, I guess if you include booze and prizes maybe? Wait, we have all that too!

Founded by the award-winning artist, author, and entrepreneur Molly Crabapple, Dr. Sketchy’s has become a drawing workshop empire that has taken the world by storm.

The next Dr. Sketchy’s San Francisco is on Monday, July 13th at 111 Minna Gallery, SF. The workshop goes from 7pm - 10:30pm

Special Guest: Molly Crabapple!! That’s right! Molly will be coming down from NY and signing copies of her new book, ‘Scarlett Takes Manhattan!’ Our model this month is Mynx D’Meanor! And also performing is special musical guest Fromagique!

For more info visit our website: drsketchyssf.com
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July 15, 7-10pm
Dr. Sketchy’s Burlesque Drawing Vaudeville Party @ Meltdown Comics (Hollywood)

Join Molly Crabapple for a reading/celebration of her first graphic novel”
*”Scarlett Takes Manhattan” signing with Molly Crabapple
*live banjo/accordian by “Odious Ari and the Syphilitic Syncopaths”
*vaudeville tunes by DJ Jason Savvy
* mini vaudeville themed Dr. Sketchy’s burlesque drawing with the gorgeous Gallery Girls
*open bar provided by asahi, pearl vodka and Tibetan Tea.

admission free with purchase of “Scarlett Takes Manhattan” or $10
Wednesday, July 15
7-10pm
@
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles

Jay and me talk turn of the century brutality, Scarlett Takes Manhattan, and the total keenness of Alan Moore.

Last night, Dr. Sketchy’s had the honor of participating in the soon to be infamous Dos Equis’ “Most Interesting Academy”. Picture. 8 floor party with 5000 attendees, clubland celebrity bartenders, a kung fu studio, a pool, a barber shop, 2000 rubber duckies, and trained falcons.

Sketchy’s got its own room, which set designer Melissa Dowell turned into a surreal art wonderland, festooning the walls with over a hundred of my comics pages. The Bambi Killers, Amber Ray and Darenzia posed for capacity crowds.

Pictures from Guest of a Guest and Nicky Digital below

Poster for friends Two Man Gentlemen Band

“Molly Crabapple describes her world as glittery, snarky and subversive, and the same words could describe the corseted ladies, cabaret settings and sarcasm in her illustrations…”

I’m so excited to have done the poster for MoCCA, my favorite comics fair. I’ll be signing the MoCCA poster and the Dr. Sketchy’s Rainy Day Colouring Book on both days at the MoCCA booth (its the first thing you’ll see when you get in the door).

Say hi on…
SATURDAY 3pm
SUNDAY- 1pm

I like gifts of strong coffee.

“Limbs #5″  11 x 17.  Pen, ink and gouache

Gala Darling is the wonderfully inspiring blogger behind iCing.  Last month, me and this pink haired dynamo set down in her West Village headquarters and talked business and self-employment for her “Love and Sequins” podcast.

It’s available for purchase now.  Highly recommend it.