The annual comics anthology of emerging cartoonists TheDrawn & Quarterly Showcasenew talent series stands out among other anthologies on the shelf, as it is the only anthology to have the focused editorial vision of D+Q editor in chief Chris Oliveros, who is responsible for launching the careers of Adrian Tomine, Seth, Julie Doucet, and more. Five years ago, Oliveros was impressed by the talent and vitality of the new generation of cartoonists. Each volume has been lauded for its short stories, and by selecting the best cartoonists every year, Oliveros gives each artist more than twenty-five pages in theShowcaseto spotlight their storytelling and artistic abilities. TheD+Q Showcaseis where you find tomorrow's critically acclaimed graphic novelists today. Book Fourfeatures three North American cartoonists: Dan Zettwoch (The Ghost of Dragon Canoe) of St. Louis, Gabrielle Bell (When I'm Old) of Brooklyn, and Martin Cendreda (Dang!) of Los Angeles. Zettwoch and Bell have both contributed to the award-winning anthologyKramer's Ergot. Cendreda is a frequent contributor toGiant Robotmagazine.