Presentations

Learn about breaking into the world of small press publishing. Making your own comics and zines is a lot of work but it’s also a lot of fun. Learn from someone with over 25 years of publishing experience on how to get started!

A select group of artist from the show sit and draw free sketches suggestions from the fans. Our moderator, Mel B., entertains and engages everyone about the comic industry. How to break in? Where to draw first? What not to do on submissions? And sharing stories from all over the industry for kicks and giggles.

Thinking of publishing your first book? Congrats! You’re expecting… to become an indie author. And much like actual parenthood, it’s equal parts exhilarating, overwhelming, and occasionally covered in metaphorical spit-up. The Care and Feeding of Baby Authors is your crash course in navigating the early stages of indie publishing with your sanity (mostly) intact, with a little tough-but-gentle love along the way. Geared toward first-timers and the indie-curious, this panel walks you through what to expect when you're launching your writing career into the world—minus the sleepless nights. (Okay, maybe there will be a FEW sleepless nights)

If you're looking to take your hobby to the next level and create a full-time business out of it, this panel is for you. Justin will break down how to separate your hobby/growing business and build that into something that is profitable, as well as how to keep building that going forward.

Join comic creator and illustrator Dylan Jacobson (Champions, Together With Goblins) for a laid-back, but action-packed creative evening where the doodles flow as freely as the drinks. No skill is required, and all supplies are provided for this one of a kind drawing game show in which anyone can win prizes from a panel of artist judges. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase inside the ballroom.

Learn about the history of punk rock comics, alternative comics and how they have shaped the culture of comics and pop culture.