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Jake Shapiro

Jake works for Fantom Comics in Washington, DC. He has a Shel Silverstein drawing tattooed on his arm because he's ten years old. Follow him on Twitter at @jake_shapiro.

Comics Pulse: Top 10 Issues of October 2016

Jake takes a look at the top 10 comic issues sold at Fantom Comics in October.

Comics Pulse: Top 10 Issues of September 2016

Wondering what comics sold well in September? We take a look at DC-based comics shop Fantom Comics.

Comics Pulse: Top 10 Issues of August 2016

Wondering if inclusive comics actually sell well? Peek into the top issues of August at one DC-based comic book shop!

Fun with Numbers: Top 10 Comics of July 2016

Jake takes a look at the top selling comics of June at Fantom Comics, a local Washington, DC, comics shop.

Fun with Numbers: Top 10 Comics of June 2016

Jake discusses the top subscribed comics of June 2016 at Fantom Comics in Washington, DC, and what the trends mean for comics generally.

Why Do Series Use Substitute Artists?

We here at Panels are taking some much needed time off; in the meantime, we’re revisiting some favorite old posts ...

Interview: Emma Ríos on Craft, I.D., and Island

Jake has the chance to talk to artist Emma Ríos about I.D., ISLAND, and MIRROR.

5 Comics to Watch for in June 2016

Refine your pull list with this handy guide to 5 comics to watch for this month.

Fun with Numbers: Top 10 Comics of May 2016

Every month we’ve been tracking the most-subscribed books at Fantom Comics in Washington, DC, and today we’ll look at May, perhaps the ...

Fun with Numbers: Top 10 Comics of April 2016

Jake discusses the top 10 subscribed comics for April at Fantom Comics, a Washington, DC-based comic book store.