Spotlight on Andrews McMeel Publishing
Since its founding in 1970 by Jim Andrews and John McMeel, Andrews McMeel Publishing has excelled at capturing the pulse of popular culture. The publisher is known for fostering fresh voices that resonate with their generation while staying relevant for years. By championing groundbreaking storytellers and cultural commentators, the company has built a legacy of creative innovation that continues to shape the comics and publishing landscape.
Their wide array of titles includes webcomics (Sarah’s Scribbles), classic comic strips (Peanuts, Nancy, Zits), and popular children’s characters (Big Nate, Phoebe and Her Unicorn), many with humorous content and cozy Midwestern vibes. Hoopla is proud to have a wide collection of Andrews McMeel comics and an Andrews McMeel Publisher page that highlights classic titles and newer ones.
Favorite titles from Andrews McMeel:
Sarah’s Scribbles: Adulthood Is a Myth by Sarah Andersen
Sarah Andersen’s witty, casually drawn comics capture the awkward, hilarious moments of young modern life—wasting weekends online, panicking over holding hands with a crush, or longing for pajamas at home. Totally relatable, completely not autobiographical, and perfectly on point for fans of everyday humor.
Red and the Wolves by Cherry Zong
Red, a devoted hunter protecting her witch grandmother, discovers an injured wolf-girl named Sil amidst a forest plagued by monsters and disease. As their bond grows, Red uncovers dark secrets and must choose who to protect in this apocalyptic, queer twist on Little Red Riding Hood.
Big Nate: No Harm Done! by Lincoln Peirce
It’s back to school for sixth-grader Nate Wright, and chaos is brewing! From villainous teachers and class president rivalries to his dream of a sea cucumber mascot, Nate stirs up trouble—allegedly starting a cafetorium food fight in this hilarious collection of Big Nate comics.
Cat’s Café by Gwen Tarpley
Step into Cat’s Café, a welcoming neighborhood coffee shop filled with lovable characters from the popular webcomic. From Penguin’s coffee obsession to Rabbit’s anxious moments and Cat’s warm support, this heartwarming story celebrates friendship, acceptance, love, and, of course, delicious coffee.
The Innkeeper Chronicles: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews and illustrated by Shinju Ageha
Dina Demille appears perfectly ordinary while running a Victorian B&B in Texas with her shih tzu, Beast. But her inn is magical, her broom deadly, and her guests otherworldly. When a vicious predator hunts the town, Dina must protect everyone while navigating alluring supernatural neighbors.
Bad Dreams in the Night by Adam Ellis
This illustrated collection of original horror tales by a webcomic superstar brings urban legends, chilling twists, and haunted stories to life. Inspired by the anthologies the author loved as a child, these self-contained, spine-tingling tales thrilled their online audience.
Why Readers Love Andrews McMeel Publishing
Andrews McMeel Publishing is celebrated not just for its comics but for supporting creative voices that reflect contemporary culture. Their collection on Hoopla makes it easy to explore, enjoy, and share stories that have shaped modern comics. Hoopla brings the best of Andrews McMeel Publishing right to your device, making it simple to enjoy humor, heart, and adventure anywhere.
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