Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM · Desert Island, Williamsburg, New York City
Jesse Moynihan signs Forming, his 448-page psychedelic creation myth 17 years in the making, alongside cartoonist Dash Shaw. Free beer, seltzer, and krautrock LPs on the turntable.
Tucked into a former bakery on Metropolitan Ave in Williamsburg, Desert Island is where indie comics, zines, art-books, and weird printed matter go to thrive. It’s not your flashy retailer. It’s plywood shelves, consignment racks, rotating art displays, and a “no rules but respect the creators” vibe. Owner Gabe Fowler picks up everything from glossy imports to DIY mini-comics, plus they publish Smoke Signal and used to throw the Comic Arts Brooklyn fair. The storefront feels like a visual mixtape: eye-catching window displays, strong community energy, and plenty to discover if you slow down your scroll.