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the massachusetts independent
comics expo
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When October 22 - 23, 2022

Hours Saturday 11am - 6pm | Sunday 11am - 5pm

where Fuller Building at Boston University

Welcome to a new MICE

The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the New England area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels. Now returning in person and to a new venue at Boston University's School of Visual Arts. Admission is free and open to the public.

Each year, MICE plays host to hundreds of independent comics artists and small press publishers alongside thousands of attendees eager to check out new comics, join in on hands-on workshops, and attend inclusive panel discussions. MICE is a free-to-attend event for comics readers of all ages excited to dive into the latest comics has to offer.

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Covid safety policy

​MICE 2022 will be implementing the safety measures to reduce the public health risk for our attendees, exhibitors, staff, as well as the community at Boston University. Importantly,

Masking will be required for attendees, exhibitors, and staff in all indoor spaces. Read our full COVID Safety Policy to review our guidelines.

schedule

MICE returns in-person for events throughout the fall season. Please RSVP to let us know you're interested in joining us.

  • MICE
    Sat 22 Oct
    Details
    Oct 22, 2022, 11:00 AM – Oct 23, 2022, 5:00 PM
    Fuller Building at Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the Boston area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels. Now returning in person and at Boston University with free admission!
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  • Cancel Culture: Banning Books Edition
    Thu 20 Oct
    Details
    Oct 20, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    BU Jacob Sleeper Auditorium, 871 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Celebrated cartoonists Maia Kobabe (Gender Queer), Jerry Craft (New Kid) and Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Hey, Kiddo) discuss the challenges to free speech and their best-selling graphic novels.
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  • Making Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    Thu 20 Oct
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    Oct 20, 2022, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Brookline Public Library - Hunneman Hall, 361 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445, USA
    From sketchbook to published book, Jarrett J. Krosoczka shows you how he makes a graphic novel! Jarrett will tell his story on how he became a cartoonist, then breaks down how comics work and why we all love read and create them.
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  • Formatting Comics for Print
    Tue 18 Oct
    Details
    Oct 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – Oct 19, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Get your comic from your hands to everyone's hands in this instructional session. PrintNinja's Jeff Zwirek and Radiator Comics' Neil Brideau walk you through the basics of image resolution, bleed, color profiles and more that every cartoonist needs to know to prepare their comics for print.
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  • Demystifying Taxes for Artists
    Mon 17 Oct
    Details
    Oct 17, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Need get your money skills as sharp as your pencil? In this engaging session, tax expert Hannah Cole walks freelancers through their creative businesses. Don't miss crucial tips on taxes and good record-keeping.
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  • MICE Preview Party
    Sun 16 Oct
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    Oct 16, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Hub Comics, 19 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
    Celebrate the return of MICE with the Boston comics community at our preview party! Featuring Mini-Grant Winners, new comics debuting at the show, and our local Special Guests: Dave Ortega, Alex Graudins, Joel Christian Gill and Marika McCoola.
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  • Science Comics Workshop
    Sun 09 Oct
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    Oct 09, 2022, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
    Drop in and discover where comics and science collide at the MICE booth during the Cambridge Science Festival! Create a Zine Machine with Khushbu Kshirsagar and nature comics with Maris Wicks.
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  • Crowdfunding for Comics
    Tue 04 Oct
    Details
    Oct 04, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    David Barach, president of Crowdfundr and Alex Hoffman, publisher of Fieldmouse Press will outline the benefits of crowdfunding as a way to get your work funded. They will also walk you through the steps to create and ultimately launch a campaign on Crowdfundr. Bring your questions!
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