After 58,000 copies of the first issue of Resist!, the free comics newspaper edited by Francoise Mouly and Nadja Spiegelman (see “’Resist!’ Edited by Francoise Mouly and Nadja Spiegelman”), were distributed at Women’s March events throughout the country on January 21, the decision has been made to produce a second issue. 

Over 1000 submissions for the first issue were received in a whirlwind process between the election and the inauguration, and the 40-page tabloid included pieces from such notable contributors as Alison Bechdel, Lynda Barry, and Roz Chast.  There were some contributions from male artists in a section in the back titled “The Man Cave,” which included a Zippy piece by Bill Griffith, and a piece by a family member of the editors, Pulitzer Prize winner Art Spiegelman.

The print run of the first issue was increased from a planned 20,000 to 58,000 after a contribution from Mitch Berger and preorders from thousands of supporters, including retailers.

Submissions for a second issue are now being solicited, with a release date this summer, perhaps around July 4, planned.   

The free distribution outside of comic collector channels has driven demand higher than supply.  Buy It Now prices for the first issue on eBay as this is written range from $14.95 to $79.95.