Bicycle Comics is an independent small press brand based in San Francisco, California. They are dedicated to providing a unique blend of poetry and comic strips through their publications. With a belief that comedy is the most considerate art form, they encourage readers to Lighten up.

seriously. Since their establishment in 2009, Bicycle Comics has published several books, starting with their first release, Boys at Play, which aimed to raise funds for the Amherst College Alumni Fund. They have since collaborated with rising stars in the New England slam poetry scene, publishing seven more books.

Bicycle Comics primarily offers trade paperback poetry books but also introduces innovative tasting flights of limericks. Additionally, they have ventured into educational publishing, providing classic literature titles with modern formatting, critical commentary, and classroom materials. Their classroom activities, including lesson plans for teaching iambic pentameter and sonnets to children, have been highly regarded and downloaded thousands of times.

Notably, Bicycle Comics runs the Yellow Buick Review, an initiative to develop and promote best practices in the poetry E-books formatting industry. While they currently do not accept manuscripts for consideration, Bicycle Comics plans to continue publishing more books and E-books in the future. For licensing inquiries and educational product-related information, customers can reach out to them via email.

Stay updated with their latest releases by following them on Twitter at @BicycleComics and liking their Facebook page. Overall, Bicycle Comics offers a diverse range of books and expertise, combining the worlds of poetry and comic strips to provide a delightful reading experience for comedy enthusiasts