The fabulous Short Run Comix & Arts Festival is throwing a holiday fundraising art auction, and it's packed with all sorts of one-of-a-kind gift ideas. Highlights include:

• A signed copy of Seattle cartoonist Colleen Frakes's memoir Prison Island, along with a piece of original art. (Read my review of Prison Island here.)

• A watercolor painting by newly local cartoonist Sarah Glidden.

• An original portrait from Seattle cartoonist Kelly Froh.

• Erotic greeting cards from Seattle comics legend Ellen Forney.

If you hate eBay auctions, every single one of these offers comes with a "buy now" option that will save you from the drama of waiting to see if you've been auction-sniped. They're all unique gifts, and they benefit a great cause. The auction closes on December 4th, so get in there right now.