Since its founding in 2010, MICE has been New England’s biggest and longest-running independent comics festival, bringing together a vibrant community to celebrate creativity and self-expression. The event offers something for everyone, from panel discussions and workshops to a diverse marketplace featuring over 200 independent comics creators. MICE is proud to present a majority of creators based in New England, with 40% of all creators being from Massachusetts. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned creator, MICE is the place to explore the art form and engage with a community of like-minded individuals. Admission is free and open to all ages!

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MICE’s family-friendly programming includes an all-day Maker Space, live drawing demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for all skill levels, where beginners can dive into the world of comics, and experienced creators can refine their craft. Workshop topics include writing gags, character design, building fantasy worlds, and experimenting with new materials and techniques. Panel discussions cover timely and thought-provoking topics, such as comics and activism, memoir comics, and even comics about talking animals!

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MICE features a dynamic lineup of featured guests who represent the diverse and exciting world of independent comics:

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• Huda Fahmy – Michigan-born, Texas-based author and illustrator of the internationally acclaimed webcomic Yes, I’m Hot in This and the Huda F graphic novel series. 

• Lee Lai – Australian-Canadian graphic novelist of Cannon and the award-winning Stone Fruit

• Jesse Lonergan – Pennsylvania-based writer and cartoonist of epics DROME and Faster

• B. Mure – England-based illustrator, comic artist, and live scribe artist, and author of the Ismyre book series

• Ben Passmore – Philly-based anarchist cartoonist, activist, and creator of Black Arms to Hold You Up and Your Black Friend

• Desmond Reed – Boston-based cartoonist and illustrator best known for The Cola Pop Creemees

• Keezy Young – Seattle-based cartoonist and illustrator of Hello Sunshine and Sunflowers
   

WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY
 

• Scott McCloud – Comics legend, author of Understanding Comics, inventor of the 24-hour comic, and most recently co-creator of The Cartoonists Club with Raina Telgemeier

• ND Stevenson – New York-based cartoonist, animation producer and creator of the award-winning Nimona, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and Scarlet Morning

• Raina Telgemeier – Bestselling author of Smile, Sisters, and Drama, and co-creator of The Cartoonists Club with Scott McCloud

MICE Mini-Grant winners get announced at the MICE Preview Party on November 23, 4-6pm at Hub Comics, 19 Bow St, Somerville.

 

MICE’s main fest is Saturday, December 6, 11am-6pm and Sunday, December 7, 11am-5pm, at BU’s Fuller Building, 808 Comm Ave, Brookline.

 

MICE’s closing presentation with Scott McCloud and Raina Telgemeier takes place Sunday, December 7, from 5-7pm at the Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 

 

More info and registration at: www.micexpo.org. Registration is free and is recommended for show news and updates.

Please contact Dan Mazur at dmazur@bostoncomicarts.org for more information.