Description
NAUGHTY BITS #1 FACSIMILE EDITION
THIS IS A PRESALE LISTING | FOC DATE 04/13/2026 | ESTIMATED IN-STORE DATE 05/20/2026
Roberta Gregory launched Naughty Bits in 1991. It became the longest-running solo alternative comic book series by a female cartoonist, coming to an end in 2004 after an influential and pioneering 14-year, 40-issue run. The series largely focused on her signature character Bitchy Bitch (aka Midge), whose stories remain the pinnacle of a historic career, and a highwater mark in comics and graphic novels over the past 40 years, and this summer sees the release of Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken, a 500-page compilation of Gregory's "Bitchy Bitch" stories, presenting a life from childhood into middle age, following the character through multiple decades.To celebrate its release, as well as the 50th anniversary of Fantagraphics, we are proud to release this "facsimile edition" of where it all began!
SHIPPING POLICY
Each comic is carefully bagged, boarded, and packed in sturdy materials. Orders with pre-sale items will ship when all items are released and processed.
COMBINED SHIPPING POLICY
Combined shipping available, calculated at checkout.
CONDITION POLICY
Stock photo listings guarantee comics to be roughly 9.2 NM- or better. Minor manufacturing defects may be present. Actual comic received matches depicted photo. Provided grades are subjective; buyers should assess using photos and descriptions.
PREVIEW IMAGES
Preview artwork may differ from actual comic cover when produced by publisher.
ALLOCATED PRODUCT
Allocated comics may have limited availability. Unfulfilled orders with allocated comics will be refunded.
INCENTIVES
Accidental listing of incentives for cover price will result in refund.
DAMAGES
Damaged comics from supplier will be replaced if possible. If replacement is unavailable, damaged copy or full refund will be offered.
Please ask questions and request additional photos before purchase, as returns are not accepted.
THIS IS A PRESALE LISTING | FOC DATE 04/13/2026 | ESTIMATED IN-STORE DATE 05/20/2026
Roberta Gregory launched Naughty Bits in 1991. It became the longest-running solo alternative comic book series by a female cartoonist, coming to an end in 2004 after an influential and pioneering 14-year, 40-issue run. The series largely focused on her signature character Bitchy Bitch (aka Midge), whose stories remain the pinnacle of a historic career, and a highwater mark in comics and graphic novels over the past 40 years, and this summer sees the release of Bitchy! The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken, a 500-page compilation of Gregory's "Bitchy Bitch" stories, presenting a life from childhood into middle age, following the character through multiple decades.To celebrate its release, as well as the 50th anniversary of Fantagraphics, we are proud to release this "facsimile edition" of where it all began!
SHIPPING POLICY
Each comic is carefully bagged, boarded, and packed in sturdy materials. Orders with pre-sale items will ship when all items are released and processed.
COMBINED SHIPPING POLICY
Combined shipping available, calculated at checkout.
CONDITION POLICY
Stock photo listings guarantee comics to be roughly 9.2 NM- or better. Minor manufacturing defects may be present. Actual comic received matches depicted photo. Provided grades are subjective; buyers should assess using photos and descriptions.
PREVIEW IMAGES
Preview artwork may differ from actual comic cover when produced by publisher.
ALLOCATED PRODUCT
Allocated comics may have limited availability. Unfulfilled orders with allocated comics will be refunded.
INCENTIVES
Accidental listing of incentives for cover price will result in refund.
DAMAGES
Damaged comics from supplier will be replaced if possible. If replacement is unavailable, damaged copy or full refund will be offered.
Please ask questions and request additional photos before purchase, as returns are not accepted.