The Poet Quarterly

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This is not widely advertised.

Four times a year, a small printed booklet appears in the mailboxes of subscribers.

No notifications. No feeds. No algorithms.
Just paper, ink, and something to look forward to.

It is not available in stores.
It does not exist online.
It will never need a dongle.

It will help you pass the time --
and maybe even slow it down a little.

Should this sort of thing appeal to you:

The Poet Quarterly Subscription - USA only The Poet Quarterly Subscription - USA only
The Poet Quarterly Subscription - USA only
$75.00 every 12 months

4 consecutive issues mailed to your door seasonally.
Begin with the current issue, or the next one.
Let’s get offline. Well, after you sign up here.

Close-up of various comic books, open and displaying The Poet comic strip in various colors from the inaugural edition of The Poet Quarterly and a cartoon about enjoying nature.

“Sparse, meditative, and delightful... a joy to be with."
— Patrick McDonnell (MUTTS)

The Poet Quarterly comic book by Todd Webb on a wooden outdoor table, with a white mug and a chair partially visible in the background.

Receive four full-color, subscriber-only issues of
THE POET QUARTERLY - delivered straight to your mailbox.

Each issue includes:

  • A curated selection of The Poet comics (larger, in color, and meant to be held)

  • A letters page (actual human correspondence)

  • Bonus material (behind-the-scenes notes, occasional non-Poet comics, recommendations, and guest art)

  • The Official Bulletin of the Poet’s Park Bench Appreciation Society (featuring reader submissions)

  • Coloring page (a calming activity for quiet moments)

Shipping is included within the continental United States.

Four comic books fanned out on a wooden surface, titled 'The Poet Quarterly' by Todd Webb, featuring illustrations of The Poet with a hat and a pigeon.
The Poet Quarterly comic book is open to a coloring page featuring a forest scene comic strip with trees, rocks, and fallen logs. Colorful crayons are placed on the page.
Close-up of the back cover of The Poet Quarterly comic book by Todd Webb, featuring a comic and a paragraph of text with a quote about cartooning by Seth of Palookaville. Part of the logo for 'SECOND HOUSE' is also visible.
A close-up of The Poet Quarterly mail club comic book by Todd Webb sticking out of an envelope amidst an array of mail - letters, postcards, and newspapers - spread on a light wooden surface.

"These comics are very lovely. I keep reading ‘The Poet’ when I am 'supposed to be doing something else.'" — Lemony Snicket

A few Frequently Asked Questions

  • An exclusive 24-page comic book filled with comics, rotating features, and small surprises - plus opportunities to participate through letters, artwork, and photographs.

    Each issue is printed at 6” × 9” - perfect for leisurely reading - on wonderfully tactile uncoated paper.

    New issues arrive four times a year: January, April, July, and October, with the changing of the seasons.

  • The July 2026 issue is shipping now.

  • Unfortunately, not at this time. International shipping is still a bit too expensive and complicated for this small operation - but maybe someday.

  • Shipping and handling are already included in the subscription price, so there’s nothing extra to worry about.

  • Yes. Your subscription will automatically renew after one year, unless you log in and cancel it.

    You can create your log in information during checkout.

  • Since subscriptions must be purchased individually, please place separate orders for gift subscriptions and make sure to double-check each shipping address.

  • An organization founded on the radical belief that people should occasionally sit outside and do nothing for a little while.

    An ongoing celebration of public seating, slow afternoons, and the sort of thoughts that only seem to arrive when there’s nowhere else to be.

    A small but dedicated community of readers who appreciate good benches and the noble art of lingering.

  • Because sometimes it's nicer to leave something on a coffee table than a timeline.

A cartoon of The Poet by Todd Webb - an elderly man with white hair and beard, wearing a blue jacket and brown pants, admiring a small white flower with three heart-shaped leaves in a grassy area.